Prepare against Lenier Hechavarria Puga
Cuba · World #23,734 classical · FIDE ID 3530248
Our database contains 42 games by Lenier Hechavarria Puga, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lenier Hechavarria Puga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lenier Hechavarria Puga 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 | 2,027 | 2,027 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,959 | 1,959 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,044 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 10 | 14 | 18 | 23.8% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lenier Hechavarria Puga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lenier Hechavarria Puga's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Puga usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Puga usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Puga usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Puga usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Puga usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 94.4% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Lenier Hechavarria Puga's chess games
All 42 games by Lenier Hechavarria Puga in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Jose Tomas Sotolongo Giron | 2,119 | 57th Capablanca Memorial Open | B03 |
| May 2024 | Jorge Felipe Guillen Napoles | 1,990 | 57th Capablanca Memorial Open | B71 |
| Oct 2023 | Yaima Pino Alvarez | 1,983 | Varadero Open A | B82 |
| Oct 2023 | Ariel Hernandez Cristia | 1,883 | Varadero Open A | B40 |
| Aug 2018 | Ernesto Eduardo Robert Zamora | 1,665 | CUB Cup Ventana Sur | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Migoya Memorial tt | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,307 |
| CUB Cup Ventana Sur | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,810 |
| Guillermo Garcia Memorial U16 Open 29th | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,607 |
| 57th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
| Varadero Open A | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 2nd Capablanca Mem U15 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,543 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lenier Hechavarria Puga's chess games?
42 games by Lenier Hechavarria Puga, from Jun 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 Lenier Hechavarria Puga has played.
What does Lenier Hechavarria Puga play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Lenier Hechavarria Puga opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lenier Hechavarria Puga answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lenier Hechavarria Puga play as White?
As White, Lenier Hechavarria Puga's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lenier Hechavarria Puga play as Black?
As Black, Lenier Hechavarria Puga most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lenier Hechavarria Puga's FIDE rating?
Lenier Hechavarria Puga is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 1,959 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lenier Hechavarria Puga played?
Our database contains 42 games by Lenier Hechavarria Puga, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 18 losses (23.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lenier Hechavarria Puga?
42 games by Lenier Hechavarria Puga 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.