Prepare against Daniel Alejandro Cuva
Argentina · World #67,141 classical · FIDE ID 139726
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Alejandro Cuva, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Alejandro Cuva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Alejandro Cuva before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,019 | 2,040 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 2,013 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 1,966 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 4 | 11 | 51.6% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Alejandro Cuva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Alejandro Cuva's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cuva usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cuva usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Cuva usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Alejandro Cuva's chess games
All 31 games by Daniel Alejandro Cuva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Carlos Burgos | 2,308 | 7th Monteros Open | D01 |
| Nov 2019 | Horacio Abramson | 2,221 | ch-ARG Amateur | B14 |
| Nov 2017 | Ivan Pesuto | 2,125 | ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | B06 |
| Nov 2019 | Tomas Caruso | 1,985 | ch-ARG Amateur | B47 |
| Aug 2013 | Carlos Jesus Mariscal | 1,950 | Capilla del Monte Rostoll U2200 Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG Amateur | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| 3rd Nicandro Memorial U2200 | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 7th Monteros Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,002 |
| ch-ARG sf U2000 | 2015 | 4 | 3 | 2,039 |
| La Cumbre Rusnak Memorial Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,967 |
| 3rd San Luis Betania Open | 2019 | 3 | 2 | 2,079 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,139 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 Ottonello Memorial | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,827 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Alejandro Cuva's chess games?
31 games by Daniel Alejandro Cuva, from Nov 2014 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Daniel Alejandro Cuva has played.
What does Daniel Alejandro Cuva play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Daniel Alejandro Cuva opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Alejandro Cuva answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Daniel Alejandro Cuva play as White?
As White, Daniel Alejandro Cuva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Alejandro Cuva play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Alejandro Cuva most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Daniel Alejandro Cuva's FIDE rating?
Daniel Alejandro Cuva is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Daniel Alejandro Cuva played?
Our database contains 31 games by Daniel Alejandro Cuva, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 11 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Alejandro Cuva?
31 games by Daniel Alejandro Cuva reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.