Prepare against Lorenzo Aaron Cantela
PHL · World #31,675 classical · FIDE ID 5232562
When preparing against Lorenzo Aaron Cantela, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Lorenzo Aaron Cantela, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lorenzo Aaron Cantela 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 | 1,976 | 1,998 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Cantela usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Cantela usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Cantela usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cantela usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Cantela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's chess games
All 32 games by Lorenzo Aaron Cantela in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Rolando Nolte | 2,319 | Laoag City Open | B12 |
| Dec 2023 | Efren Bagamasbad | 2,090 | Laoag City Open | B25 |
| Feb 2022 | Zubin Baliga | 1,864 | Kasparov CF University Cup | B12 |
| Aug 2021 | Louis Wilson | 1,520 | World Cup U18 Prel | B13 |
| Aug 2021 | Daniel Lilienfeld Quevedo | 1,436 | World Cup U18 Prel | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,801 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,047 |
| Laoag City Open | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 2,223 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,521 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's chess games?
32 games by Lorenzo Aaron Cantela, from Jul 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 Lorenzo Aaron Cantela has played.
What does Lorenzo Aaron Cantela play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Lorenzo Aaron Cantela opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lorenzo Aaron Cantela answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lorenzo Aaron Cantela play as White?
As White, Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lorenzo Aaron Cantela play as Black?
As Black, Lorenzo Aaron Cantela most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Lorenzo Aaron Cantela's FIDE rating?
Lorenzo Aaron Cantela is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Lorenzo Aaron Cantela played?
Our database contains 32 games by Lorenzo Aaron Cantela, covering Jul 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lorenzo Aaron Cantela?
32 games by Lorenzo Aaron Cantela 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.