Prepare against Juan Carlos Desanzo
Argentina · World #132,469 classical · FIDE ID 122173
When preparing against Juan Carlos Desanzo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 85 games by Juan Carlos Desanzo, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Desanzo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Desanzo 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 | 1,640 | 1,666 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 20 | 8 | 57 | 23.5% |
| As White | 43 | 10 | 4 | 29 | 23.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 10 | 4 | 28 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Desanzo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Desanzo's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 27.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 27.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Desanzo usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Desanzo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Desanzo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Juan Carlos Desanzo's chess games
All 85 games by Juan Carlos Desanzo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Gaston Videla | 1,851 | Pinamar Open | E12 |
| Nov 2017 | Sebastian Bonnet | 1,809 | Mar de Ajo Open 4th | D00 |
| Oct 2012 | Luis Bigoria | 1,716 | 8th American Continental | B00 |
| Oct 2012 | Marcio Bidigaray | 1,715 | 8th American Continental | E91 |
| Aug 2014 | David Soraire | 1,670 | Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 10 | 2 | 1,671 |
| ch-Pan American U1700 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,431 |
| Pinamar IRT Cinco Soles | 2008 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 65 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,513 |
| Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,733 |
| Pinamar Mayor CADA Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,745 |
| 1st Santa Teresita Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,028 |
| ch-ARG qual Amateur U2300 | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,623 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Desanzo's chess games?
85 games by Juan Carlos Desanzo, from Jul 2008 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 Carlos Desanzo has played.
What does Juan Carlos Desanzo play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Desanzo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Desanzo answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Desanzo play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Desanzo's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Desanzo play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Desanzo most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Juan Carlos Desanzo's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Desanzo is currently rated 1,640 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,666 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Juan Carlos Desanzo played?
Our database contains 85 games by Juan Carlos Desanzo, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 57 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Desanzo?
85 games by Juan Carlos Desanzo 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.