Prepare against Gustavo Bernal
Argentina · World #36,278 classical · FIDE ID 104523
Our database contains 318 games by Gustavo Bernal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Bernal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Bernal 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 | 1,952 | 2,174 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,118 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 2,130 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 318 | 137 | 58 | 123 | 43.1% |
| As White | 166 | 80 | 28 | 58 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 152 | 57 | 30 | 65 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Bernal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Bernal's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 156 | 94.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.4% | 88.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (53.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 88.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bernal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bernal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 51.8% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 39 | 47.0% | 29.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Gustavo Bernal's chess games
All 318 games by Gustavo Bernal in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 137 wins, 58 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/3/6 | 57.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 2/2/12 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Luis Marcos Bronstein | 2,395 | Clarin GP1 Boca Juniors | D53 |
| Mar 2015 | Brian Escalante Ramirez | 2,365 | 6th Latin Cup A | B92 |
| Sep 2014 | Alfredo Roca | 2,364 | chT-ARG | A12 |
| Jan 2000 | Agustin Bonaveri | 2,345 | Buenos Aires tt | A40 |
| Jan 2000 | Humberto Borghi | 2,335 | ch-Metropolitano | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,290 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1993 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,359 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| Villa Martelli Rubinstein Open | 2011 | 11 | 7 | 2,067 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,030 |
| Buenos Aires tt | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,364 |
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 10 | 8 | 2,463 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Bernal's chess games?
318 games by Gustavo Bernal, from Apr 2003 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 Gustavo Bernal has played.
What does Gustavo Bernal play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Gustavo Bernal opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Bernal answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Bernal play as White?
As White, Gustavo Bernal's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Bernal play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Bernal most often plays: Slav Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Gustavo Bernal's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Bernal is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Gustavo Bernal played?
Our database contains 318 games by Gustavo Bernal, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 58 draws, 123 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Bernal?
318 games by Gustavo Bernal 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.