Prepare against Isauro Bustos Acosta
Colombia · World #104,481 classical · FIDE ID 4499913
When preparing against Isauro Bustos Acosta, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 63.2% over 19 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Isauro Bustos Acosta, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Isauro Bustos Acosta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isauro Bustos Acosta 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 | 1,716 | 1,842 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,868 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 61 | 24 | 61 | 41.8% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 12 | 32 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 75 | 34 | 12 | 29 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isauro Bustos Acosta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isauro Bustos Acosta's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 29.6% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 19 | 26.8% | 42.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 9.9% | 14.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Acosta usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Acosta usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Acosta usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Acosta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 84.4% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Isauro Bustos Acosta's chess games
All 146 games by Isauro Bustos Acosta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 61 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 19 | 12/3/4 | 63.2% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Alex Kostov | 1,989 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | B07 |
| Mar 2026 | Juan Manuel Garcia Diaz | 1,947 | IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Juan Carlos Hernandez | 1,899 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | B38 |
| May 2024 | Yesid Alfredo Rodriguez | 1,862 | Bogota Empresas Open | A29 |
| Mar 2026 | Eduard Santia Ramirez Hernandez | 1,807 | IRT Rapido Kallpa | Tigran Petrossian | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,695 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,863 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,798 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,490 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,980 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,725 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isauro Bustos Acosta's chess games?
146 games by Isauro Bustos Acosta, from Oct 2021 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 Isauro Bustos Acosta has played.
What does Isauro Bustos Acosta play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Isauro Bustos Acosta opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isauro Bustos Acosta answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Isauro Bustos Acosta play as White?
As White, Isauro Bustos Acosta's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isauro Bustos Acosta play as Black?
As Black, Isauro Bustos Acosta most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 63.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Isauro Bustos Acosta's FIDE rating?
Isauro Bustos Acosta is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (May 2022).
How many games has Isauro Bustos Acosta played?
Our database contains 146 games by Isauro Bustos Acosta, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 24 draws, 61 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isauro Bustos Acosta?
146 games by Isauro Bustos Acosta 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.