Prepare against Joaquin Bustillo
United States · World #91,420 classical · FIDE ID 30939844
When preparing against Joaquin Bustillo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (50%).
Our database contains 80 games by Joaquin Bustillo, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Bustillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Bustillo 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 | 1,755 | 1,842 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 32 | 7 | 41 | 40.0% |
| As White | 40 | 16 | 5 | 19 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 2 | 22 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Bustillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Bustillo's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bustillo usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Bustillo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Bustillo usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Joaquin Bustillo's chess games
All 80 games by Joaquin Bustillo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 32 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Vladimir Ryzhov | 2,404 | Internet Section 16-A | C89 |
| Mar 2004 | Luciano Moran Rodriguez | 2,163 | — | B21 |
| Mar 2004 | Diego Cukerman | 2,161 | — | B50 |
| Mar 2004 | Anton Ivanov | 2,089 | — | C25 |
| Mar 2004 | Ole Wrang | 1,635 | — | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Section 18-B | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,290 |
| Internet Section 15-B | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,152 |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,347 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Bustillo's chess games?
80 games by Joaquin Bustillo, from Mar 2017 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 Joaquin Bustillo has played.
What does Joaquin Bustillo play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Joaquin Bustillo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Bustillo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Bustillo play as White?
As White, Joaquin Bustillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Bustillo play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Bustillo most often plays: Englund Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Joaquin Bustillo's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Bustillo is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Joaquin Bustillo played?
Our database contains 80 games by Joaquin Bustillo, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 7 draws, 41 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Bustillo?
80 games by Joaquin Bustillo 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.