Prepare against Federico Perez Ponsa
GM · Argentina · World #351 classical · FIDE ID 117927
Our database contains 2,562 games by Federico Perez Ponsa, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Federico Perez Ponsa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Federico Perez Ponsa 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 | 2,541 | 2,594 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,593 | 2,655 | Mar 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,621 | 2,672 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,562 | 1,366 | 604 | 592 | 53.3% |
| As White | 1,315 | 729 | 317 | 269 | 55.4% |
| As Black | 1,247 | 637 | 287 | 323 | 51.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Federico Perez Ponsa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Federico Perez Ponsa's side.
First moves as White (1,315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,060 | 80.6% | 67.7% |
| d4 | 221 | 16.8% | 67.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 1.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 8 | 0.6% | 87.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.2% | 16.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 67.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues Nf3 (65.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues d4 (67.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues c4 (68.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues c4 (72.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ponsa usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (554 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 400 | 72.2% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 93 | 16.8% | 59.7% |
| e5 | 48 | 8.7% | 57.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 0.9% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 0.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 417 | 92.7% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 22 | 4.9% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Federico Perez Ponsa's chess games
All 2,562 games by Federico Perez Ponsa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 1,366 wins, 604 draws, 592 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 148 | 81/33/34 | 54.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 76 | 52/14/10 | 68.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 64 | 34/11/19 | 53.1% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 47 | 27/12/8 | 57.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 47 | 26/11/10 | 55.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 43 | 21/10/12 | 48.8% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 42 | 18/16/8 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 39 | 24/9/6 | 61.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 32 | 17/10/5 | 53.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 179 | 105/38/36 | 58.7% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 86 | 38/22/26 | 44.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 71 | 32/23/16 | 45.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 67 | 39/14/14 | 58.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 59 | 27/14/18 | 45.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 54 | 29/15/10 | 53.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 50 | 24/9/17 | 48.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 37 | 19/11/7 | 51.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 36 | 23/4/9 | 63.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 35 | 21/6/8 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,802 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,779 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Feb 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Jan 2025 | Yi Wei | 2,751 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Aug 2023 | Maxime Vachier-Lagrave | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,150 | 777.5 | 2,548 |
| chT-ARG | 2022 | 50 | 39.5 | 2,552 |
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 48 | 23.5 | 2,555 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,642 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,523 |
| Chessable Masters Play In | 2024 | 17 | 7 | 2,543 |
| ch-ARG U10 sf | 2003 | 16 | 13.5 | – |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 2,590 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alan Pichot (27 games) · Diego Flores (25 games) · Dmitry Andreikin (22 games) · Sandro Mareco (21 games) · Sergio Slipak (19 games) · Diego Valerga (17 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (17 games) · Ernesto Real De Azua (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Federico Perez Ponsa's chess games?
2,562 games by Federico Perez Ponsa, from Apr 2006 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 Federico Perez Ponsa has played.
What does Federico Perez Ponsa play on the first move as White?
Across 1,315 games with White in our database, Federico Perez Ponsa opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Federico Perez Ponsa answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Federico Perez Ponsa play as White?
As White, Federico Perez Ponsa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (148 games, 54.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (76 games, 68.4% win rate); Scotch Game (64 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,315 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Federico Perez Ponsa play as Black?
As Black, Federico Perez Ponsa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (179 games, 58.7% win rate); Indian Defense (86 games, 44.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (71 games, 45.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,247 games.
What is Federico Perez Ponsa's FIDE rating?
Federico Perez Ponsa is currently rated 2,541 in classical chess, 2,593 in rapid and 2,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,594 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Federico Perez Ponsa played?
Our database contains 2,562 games by Federico Perez Ponsa, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,366 wins, 604 draws, 592 losses (53.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Federico Perez Ponsa?
2,562 games by Federico Perez Ponsa 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.