Prepare against Esteban Quesada Fallas
CRI · World #23,057 classical · FIDE ID 6513743
When preparing against Esteban Quesada Fallas, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 55 games by Esteban Quesada Fallas, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Quesada Fallas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Quesada Fallas 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 | 2,033 | 2,072 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,854 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,841 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 28 | 10 | 17 | 50.9% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 6 | 9 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Quesada Fallas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Quesada Fallas's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 48.3% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 27.6% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 20.7% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Fallas usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Fallas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Fallas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Fallas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Fallas usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Fallas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Esteban Quesada Fallas's chess games
All 55 games by Esteban Quesada Fallas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Ibarra Carlos Roberto | 2,270 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | A30 |
| Apr 2026 | Santiago Jose Guevara Ruiz | 2,231 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | B06 |
| Feb 2026 | E Chinchilla | 2,128 | ch-CRC 2016 | E97 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaden Shaw | 2,117 | Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | C69 |
| Jan 2026 | D Vives | 2,042 | ch-CRC 2016 | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-CRI | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,756 |
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-CRC 2016 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,083 |
| FedeU-CENFOTEC 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,161 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,236 |
| JDN Costa Rica 2026 Clásico | U20AbsEquip | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,932 |
| ch-CRC 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Quesada Fallas's chess games?
55 games by Esteban Quesada Fallas, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 Esteban Quesada Fallas has played.
What does Esteban Quesada Fallas play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Esteban Quesada Fallas opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Quesada Fallas answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Esteban Quesada Fallas play as White?
As White, Esteban Quesada Fallas's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Quesada Fallas play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Quesada Fallas most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Esteban Quesada Fallas's FIDE rating?
Esteban Quesada Fallas is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Esteban Quesada Fallas played?
Our database contains 55 games by Esteban Quesada Fallas, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Quesada Fallas?
55 games by Esteban Quesada Fallas 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.