Prepare against Ivan Pesuto
Argentina · World #17,739 classical · FIDE ID 104582
Our database contains 81 games by Ivan Pesuto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Pesuto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Pesuto 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 | 2,077 | 2,159 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,100 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,152 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 38.3% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 8 | 14 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Pesuto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Pesuto's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ivan Pesuto's chess games
All 81 games by Ivan Pesuto 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 9/7/11 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mario Leopoldo Leskovar | 2,365 | Mar del Plata Open | B06 |
| Jan 1993 | Alfredo Giaccio | 2,360 | chT-ARG | B06 |
| Feb 2003 | Marcelo Ayala | 2,150 | Colon Artesania Open | A70 |
| Jan 2001 | Franco Bentancor | 2,140 | ch-ARG sf | A40 |
| Jul 2002 | Alejandro Gabriel Hutt | 2,122 | 1st San Francisco cat | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2001 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,253 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,955 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-ARG | 1994 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,300 |
| Colon Artesania Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,334 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1993 | 6 | 3 | 2,349 |
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,877 |
| Buenos Aires GP1 | 1994 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Pesuto's chess games?
81 games by Ivan Pesuto, 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 Ivan Pesuto has played.
What does Ivan Pesuto play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ivan Pesuto opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Pesuto answers 1...g6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (92% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ivan Pesuto play as White?
As White, Ivan Pesuto's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Pesuto play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Pesuto most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Ivan Pesuto's FIDE rating?
Ivan Pesuto is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Ivan Pesuto played?
Our database contains 81 games by Ivan Pesuto, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 31 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Pesuto?
81 games by Ivan Pesuto 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.