Prepare against Joaquin Busca
URY · World #32,955 classical · FIDE ID 3005046
Our database contains 140 games by Joaquin Busca, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Busca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Busca 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 | 1,969 | 1,969 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,891 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,864 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 50 | 39 | 51 | 35.7% |
| As White | 67 | 28 | 20 | 19 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 19 | 32 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Busca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Busca's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 63 | 94.0% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Busca usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Busca usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Busca usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Busca usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Busca usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 41.9% | 47.2% |
| c5 | 13 | 30.2% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.9% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 57.7% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 18.2% |
Joaquin Busca's chess games
All 140 games by Joaquin Busca in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 50 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E17 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Alejandro Bauza | 2,162 | Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | A29 |
| Mar 2014 | Marcelo Lanzilotta Mernies | 2,006 | ch-URU sf | D10 |
| Feb 2026 | Federico Esteve | 1,997 | Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | A13 |
| Mar 2014 | Alvaro Ruggiero | 1,979 | ch-URU sf | B23 |
| May 2019 | Martin Gomez Troccoli | 1,975 | 2nd Montevideo Autumn Open | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2017 | 34 | 15.5 | 1,875 |
| 14th American Continental | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,667 |
| ch-South America U18 11th | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,841 |
| chTA-URU | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,681 |
| Montevideo Nazzari Memorial | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,946 |
| Montevideo Municipal Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Autumn Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| Semifinal del Campeonato Uruguayo Absoluto 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Busca's chess games?
140 games by Joaquin Busca, from Aug 2012 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 Joaquin Busca has played.
What does Joaquin Busca play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Joaquin Busca opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Busca answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Busca play as White?
As White, Joaquin Busca's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Busca play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Busca most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Joaquin Busca's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Busca is currently rated 1,969 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joaquin Busca played?
Our database contains 140 games by Joaquin Busca, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Busca?
140 games by Joaquin Busca 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.