Prepare against Ernesto Pradines
Argentina · World #93,189 classical · FIDE ID 127205
When preparing against Ernesto Pradines, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 53 games by Ernesto Pradines, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernesto Pradines's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernesto Pradines 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 | 1,749 | 1,789 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,826 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,802 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 15 | 5 | 33 | 28.3% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 3 | 16 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 2 | 17 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernesto Pradines's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernesto Pradines's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 60.0% | 36.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 40.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Pradines usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pradines usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Pradines usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pradines usually continues b3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pradines usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Pradines usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Ernesto Pradines's chess games
All 53 games by Ernesto Pradines in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Roberto Lo Presti | 1,987 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C30 |
| Jun 2024 | Daniel Ernesto Aguilar | 1,934 | Buenos Aires Masters Open | A06 |
| May 2023 | Jonathan Asad | 1,844 | 98th ch-ARG sf | A52 |
| Mar 2015 | Boabaid,Jorge Alberto Duardes | 1,834 | 6th Latin Cup A | D55 |
| Sep 2020 | Antonio Maset | 1,807 | Arcelor Mittal Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,555 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,711 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
| Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,607 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,961 |
| 6th Latin Cup A | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 1,746 |
| Buenos Aires Torre Blanca U2400 Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,668 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernesto Pradines's chess games?
53 games by Ernesto Pradines, from Apr 2015 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 Ernesto Pradines has played.
What does Ernesto Pradines play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ernesto Pradines opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernesto Pradines answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Ernesto Pradines play as White?
As White, Ernesto Pradines's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernesto Pradines play as Black?
As Black, Ernesto Pradines most often plays: Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ernesto Pradines's FIDE rating?
Ernesto Pradines is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Ernesto Pradines played?
Our database contains 53 games by Ernesto Pradines, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 33 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernesto Pradines?
53 games by Ernesto Pradines 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.