Prepare against Gerson Principe
FM · Peru · World #9,926 classical · FIDE ID 3804550
Our database contains 846 games by Gerson Principe, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gerson Principe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerson Principe 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 | 2,171 | 2,300 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,212 | 2,262 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,291 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 846 | 357 | 146 | 343 | 42.2% |
| As White | 424 | 187 | 73 | 164 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 422 | 170 | 73 | 179 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerson Principe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerson Principe's side.
First moves as White (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 319 | 75.2% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 24.1% | 56.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Principe usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Principe usually continues Nf3 (50.6% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Principe usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Principe usually continues b3 (78.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Principe usually continues e3 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Principe usually continues e3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 137 | 67.2% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 60 | 29.4% | 42.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 2.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 98.4% | 47.6% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Gerson Principe's chess games
All 846 games by Gerson Principe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 357 wins, 146 draws, 343 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 81 | 28/16/37 | 34.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 50 | 27/9/14 | 54.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 40 | 16/7/17 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 38 | 15/0/23 | 39.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 35 | 20/4/11 | 57.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 29 | 9/3/17 | 31.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 56 | 30/7/19 | 53.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 55 | 17/16/22 | 30.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 50 | 18/6/26 | 36.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 25 | 9/6/10 | 36.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/2/15 | 32.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 5/4/11 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A46 |
| Oct 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | E51 |
| Mar 2025 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Mar 2025 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | D37 |
| Dec 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,621 | Titled Tue Early | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 675 | 329 | 2,301 |
| ch-PER | 2024 | 35 | 20 | 2,169 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2007 | 16 | 11 | 2,061 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,959 |
| Callao Open | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,022 |
| Lima IPD Cup | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerson Principe's chess games?
846 games by Gerson Principe, from Oct 2007 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 Gerson Principe has played.
What does Gerson Principe play on the first move as White?
Across 424 games with White in our database, Gerson Principe opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerson Principe answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games).
What openings does Gerson Principe play as White?
As White, Gerson Principe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (81 games, 34.6% win rate); Réti Opening (50 games, 54.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (40 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerson Principe play as Black?
As Black, Gerson Principe most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (55 games, 30.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 422 games.
What is Gerson Principe's FIDE rating?
Gerson Principe is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,212 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Gerson Principe played?
Our database contains 846 games by Gerson Principe, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 357 wins, 146 draws, 343 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerson Principe?
846 games by Gerson Principe 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.