Prepare against Hernan Perelman
FM · Argentina · World #5,066 classical · FIDE ID 109622
Our database contains 320 games by Hernan Perelman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hernan Perelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hernan Perelman 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 | 2,271 | 2,374 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,352 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,363 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 131 | 114 | 75 | 40.9% |
| As White | 152 | 78 | 47 | 27 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 168 | 53 | 67 | 48 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hernan Perelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hernan Perelman's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 135 | 88.8% | 67.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.6% | 71.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 67.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Perelman usually continues c4 (61.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Perelman usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Perelman usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Perelman usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Perelman usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Perelman usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 59 | 68.6% | 53.4% |
| c5 | 14 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 73.5% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Hernan Perelman's chess games
All 320 games by Hernan Perelman 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: 131 wins, 114 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 45 | 27/11/7 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 40 | 13/18/9 | 32.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 8/4/12 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/9/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Raul Claverie | 2,480 | Buenos Aires Larsen Memorial | A86 |
| Mar 2016 | Kevin Paveto | 2,454 | 47th Mar del Plata Open | E65 |
| Dec 2011 | Cristian Dolezal | 2,433 | Buenos Aires Legislatura Open 4th | A40 |
| May 2006 | Gustavo Mahia | 2,427 | ch-ARG 81st | A37 |
| Mar 2006 | Sergio Carlos Giardelli | 2,418 | ch-Buenos Aires qual | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 19 | 10 | 2,308 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,335 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,143 |
| Porlamar Caraballo Moya Memorial | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,321 |
| ch-ARG 81st | 2006 | 10 | 3 | 2,288 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,185 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Buenos Aires Larsen Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,490 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hernan Perelman's chess games?
320 games by Hernan Perelman, 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 Hernan Perelman has played.
What does Hernan Perelman play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Hernan Perelman opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hernan Perelman answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hernan Perelman play as White?
As White, Hernan Perelman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (45 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hernan Perelman play as Black?
As Black, Hernan Perelman most often plays: Philidor (40 games, 32.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Hernan Perelman's FIDE rating?
Hernan Perelman is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Hernan Perelman played?
Our database contains 320 games by Hernan Perelman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 131 wins, 114 draws, 75 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hernan Perelman?
320 games by Hernan Perelman 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.