Prepare against Eduardo Elena
URY · World #12,808 classical · FIDE ID 3011275
When preparing against Eduardo Elena, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 189 games by Eduardo Elena, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Elena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Elena 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 | 2,132 | 2,132 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,047 | 2,047 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,081 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 88 | 27 | 74 | 46.6% |
| As White | 97 | 43 | 13 | 41 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 92 | 45 | 14 | 33 | 48.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Elena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Elena's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 89.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 8 | 8.3% | 56.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Elena usually continues Nf3 (32.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Elena usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Elena usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Elena usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Elena usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Elena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 93.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 41.9% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 29.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Eduardo Elena's chess games
All 189 games by Eduardo Elena in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 88 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,358 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | B27 |
| Mar 2026 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,328 | 95th ch-URU 2026 | C11 |
| Aug 2026 | Levente Miszler | 2,325 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | A41 |
| Aug 2026 | Aldiyar Zharas | 2,285 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B21 |
| Aug 2026 | Baris Cinar Sahbudak | 2,284 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 22 | 8 | 2,051 |
| ch-URU sf | 2024 | 13 | 8 | 2,081 |
| ch-URU U20 | 2022 | 12 | 10 | 1,835 |
| ch-URU 93rd | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,187 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,238 |
| ch-URU 94th | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| 95th ch-URU 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Elena's chess games?
189 games by Eduardo Elena, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Eduardo Elena has played.
What does Eduardo Elena play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Eduardo Elena opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Elena answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Elena play as White?
As White, Eduardo Elena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Elena play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Elena most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Eduardo Elena's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Elena is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess, 2,047 in rapid and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Eduardo Elena played?
Our database contains 189 games by Eduardo Elena, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 27 draws, 74 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Elena?
189 games by Eduardo Elena 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.