Prepare against Juan Bentancurt
URY · World #77,630 classical · FIDE ID 3010597
When preparing against Juan Bentancurt, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 37 games by Juan Bentancurt, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Bentancurt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Bentancurt 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 | 1,797 | 1,837 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,820 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Bentancurt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Bentancurt's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 78.3% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Bentancurt usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Bentancurt usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bentancurt usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bentancurt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bentancurt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Juan Bentancurt's chess games
All 37 games by Juan Bentancurt in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Gonzalo Perez Balles | 1,906 | chT-URU Regional | B01 |
| Aug 2022 | Mauro Barboza | 1,864 | URU Regional Este | C68 |
| Aug 2017 | Javier Marrero | 1,851 | chT-URU Provinces | A40 |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Luis1 Gonzalez | 1,809 | 2nd Punta del Este Barla Memorial | A08 |
| Apr 2024 | Ricardo Vazquez | 1,788 | 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-URU | 1985 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,168 |
| URU Regional Este | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,792 |
| Punta del Este Alekhine Open | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,735 |
| 1st Punta del Este Alekhine Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,753 |
| chT-URU Regional | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,938 |
| 2nd Punta del Este Barla Memorial | 2023 | 3 | 2 | 2,057 |
| chT-URU Provinces | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,877 |
| 2nd Punta del Este Alekhine Open | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,717 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Bentancurt's chess games?
37 games by Juan Bentancurt, from Jan 2018 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 Juan Bentancurt has played.
What does Juan Bentancurt play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Juan Bentancurt opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Bentancurt answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Juan Bentancurt play as White?
As White, Juan Bentancurt's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Bentancurt play as Black?
As Black, Juan Bentancurt most often plays: London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Juan Bentancurt's FIDE rating?
Juan Bentancurt is currently rated 1,797 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Juan Bentancurt played?
Our database contains 37 games by Juan Bentancurt, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Bentancurt?
37 games by Juan Bentancurt 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.