Prepare against Gustavo Lezcano
Argentina · World #30,951 classical · FIDE ID 103306
When preparing against Gustavo Lezcano, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (41%).
Our database contains 95 games by Gustavo Lezcano, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Lezcano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Lezcano 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 | 1,980 | 2,201 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,007 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 23 | 17 | 55 | 24.2% |
| As White | 53 | 12 | 10 | 31 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 11 | 7 | 24 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Lezcano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Lezcano's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 50.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 30.2% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.2% | 21.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 12.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Lezcano usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
Gustavo Lezcano's chess games
All 95 games by Gustavo Lezcano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 23 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Gara Baladjaev | 2,404 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| May 2025 | Miguel Lazaro Azcutia | 2,275 | Titled Tue Late | C27 |
| Feb 2025 | Raphael Mayaud | 2,146 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Feb 2025 | Adrian Antonio Garcia Garcia | 2,140 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Jul 2025 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,133 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 50 | 13 | 1,882 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 10 | 3 | 1,981 |
| Buenos Aires GP II | 1992 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| Buenos Aires GP I | 1992 | 7 | 4 | 2,362 |
| Buenos Aires tt2 | 2000 | 5 | 1 | 1,905 |
| Najdorf Festival Open | 1998 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,310 |
| SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,792 |
| 30th chT-Buenos Aires Intercoop | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Lezcano's chess games?
95 games by Gustavo Lezcano, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Lezcano has played.
What does Gustavo Lezcano play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Gustavo Lezcano opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Lezcano answers 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Lezcano play as White?
As White, Gustavo Lezcano's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Lezcano play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Lezcano most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Gustavo Lezcano's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Lezcano is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Gustavo Lezcano played?
Our database contains 95 games by Gustavo Lezcano, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 17 draws, 55 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Lezcano?
95 games by Gustavo Lezcano 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.