Prepare against Horacio Ledesma
Argentina · World #43,321 classical · FIDE ID 112372
Our database contains 47 games by Horacio Ledesma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Horacio Ledesma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Horacio Ledesma 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 | 1,920 | 2,006 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 10 | 26 | 23.4% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 2 | 18 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Horacio Ledesma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Horacio Ledesma's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Ledesma usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ledesma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ledesma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ledesma usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 18.8% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
Horacio Ledesma's chess games
All 47 games by Horacio Ledesma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Fernando Pedro | 2,259 | Torre Blanca Aug 02 | C42 |
| Apr 2002 | Luis Scalise | 2,171 | Torre Blanca Otono Open | B00 |
| Nov 2003 | Fernando Lida Garcia | 2,114 | ch-Torre Blanca | B47 |
| Nov 2003 | Gustavo Glinz | 2,104 | ch-Torre Blanca | A51 |
| Nov 2001 | Walter Montero | 2,073 | Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| 78th Posadas Anniv CAP | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| Torre Blanca Otono Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,093 |
| Torre Blanca Open | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,944 |
| Torre Blanca Aug 02 | 2002 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-Torre Blanca | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,059 |
| Torre Blanca Copa de Campeones | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Horacio Ledesma's chess games?
47 games by Horacio Ledesma, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Horacio Ledesma has played.
What does Horacio Ledesma play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Horacio Ledesma opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Horacio Ledesma answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Horacio Ledesma play as White?
As White, Horacio Ledesma's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Horacio Ledesma play as Black?
As Black, Horacio Ledesma most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Horacio Ledesma's FIDE rating?
Horacio Ledesma is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Horacio Ledesma played?
Our database contains 47 games by Horacio Ledesma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Horacio Ledesma?
47 games by Horacio Ledesma 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.