Prepare against Ernesto Real De Azua
IM · Argentina · World #985 classical · FIDE ID 108154
When preparing against Ernesto Real De Azua, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,217 games by Ernesto Real De Azua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernesto Real De Azua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernesto Real De Azua 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 | 2,452 | 2,496 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,390 | 2,460 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,438 | 2,518 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,217 | 514 | 456 | 247 | 42.2% |
| As White | 603 | 271 | 224 | 108 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 614 | 243 | 232 | 139 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernesto Real De Azua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernesto Real De Azua's side.
First moves as White (603 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 259 | 43.0% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 258 | 42.8% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 58 | 9.6% | 58.6% |
| c4 | 28 | 4.6% | 55.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Azua usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Azua usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Azua usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 66.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Azua usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Azua usually continues d4 (75.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (281 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 141 | 50.2% | 63.5% |
| c6 | 63 | 22.4% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 62 | 22.1% | 59.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 2.5% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (197 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 149 | 75.6% | 58.4% |
| d5 | 37 | 18.8% | 59.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 4.1% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Ernesto Real De Azua's chess games
All 1,217 games by Ernesto Real De Azua in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 514 wins, 456 draws, 247 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 45 | 24/17/4 | 53.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 41 | 11/20/10 | 26.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 31 | 14/12/5 | 45.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 19/8/2 | 65.5% |
| A33 | English Opening | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 23 | 7/10/6 | 30.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 16/4/3 | 69.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 7/12/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 65 | 26/23/16 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 41 | 16/15/10 | 39.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 36 | 14/12/10 | 38.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 31 | 7/20/4 | 22.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/7/8 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 11/10/4 | 44.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 9/7/4 | 45.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 6/7/4 | 35.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue | E52 |
| Apr 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Jan 2022 | David W L Howell | 2,646 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Apr 2021 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,631 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E70 |
| Feb 2021 | Murali Karthikeyan | 2,606 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 251 | 138.5 | 2,347 |
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 35 | 19.5 | 2,368 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2016 | 26 | 15 | 2,292 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 25 | 14 | 2,432 |
| Mercosur Cup | 2009 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,426 |
| Vicente Lopez ITT | 2007 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,355 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,502 |
| ch-ARG 93rd | 2018 | 13 | 7 | 2,472 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Diego Valerga (17 games) · Lucas Liascovich (17 games) · Federico Perez Ponsa (16 games) · Sergio Slipak (15 games) · Diego Flores (15 games) · Sandro Mareco (15 games) · Mario Villanueva (12 games) · Leandro Krysa (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernesto Real De Azua's chess games?
1,217 games by Ernesto Real De Azua, from Apr 2003 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 Real De Azua has played.
What does Ernesto Real De Azua play on the first move as White?
Across 603 games with White in our database, Ernesto Real De Azua opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernesto Real De Azua answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ernesto Real De Azua play as White?
As White, Ernesto Real De Azua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (41 games, 26.8% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 603 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernesto Real De Azua play as Black?
As Black, Ernesto Real De Azua most often plays: Sicilian (65 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Réti Opening (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 614 games.
What is Ernesto Real De Azua's FIDE rating?
Ernesto Real De Azua is currently rated 2,452 in classical chess, 2,390 in rapid and 2,438 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,496 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Ernesto Real De Azua played?
Our database contains 1,217 games by Ernesto Real De Azua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 514 wins, 456 draws, 247 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernesto Real De Azua?
1,217 games by Ernesto Real De Azua 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.