Prepare against Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria
Argentina · World #21,273 classical · FIDE ID 177024
When preparing against Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria 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 | 2,046 | 2,057 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,988 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,921 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 22 | 4 | 18 | 50.0% |
| As White | 22 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 77.3% | 64.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Alcaria usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's chess games
All 44 games by Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Rafael Duje | 2,250 | Mar del Plata Lasker Memorial | D78 |
| Apr 2025 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,212 | 54th Mar Del Plata Open | A49 |
| Nov 2019 | Roberto Oscar Fidel | 2,086 | Mar del Plata 1st Cat RAM | A85 |
| Nov 2019 | Alejandro Cirianni | 2,062 | Mar del Plata 1st Cat RAM | E32 |
| Apr 2018 | Maximiliano Garcia Quiroga | 2,038 | Mar del Plata U2200 Libreria Mariano | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar del Plata 1st Cat RAM | 2019 | 12 | 9 | 2,076 |
| Mar del Plata | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,842 |
| Marplatense Elo Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| Mar del Plata Lasker Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| Mar del Plata U2200 Libreria Mariano | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,920 |
| 54th Mar Del Plata Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,237 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's chess games?
44 games by Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria, from Oct 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 Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria has played.
What does Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria play as White?
As White, Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria's FIDE rating?
Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (May 2025).
How many games has Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria played?
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 18 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria?
44 games by Juan Ignacio Cuello Alcaria 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.