Prepare against Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez
GM · Mexico · World #341 classical · FIDE ID 3520773
When preparing against Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 904 games by Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez 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 | 2,542 | 2,581 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,535 | 2,538 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,576 | 2,576 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 904 | 475 | 252 | 177 | 52.5% |
| As White | 452 | 258 | 126 | 68 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 452 | 217 | 126 | 109 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's side.
First moves as White (452 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 236 | 52.2% | 69.5% |
| b3 | 76 | 16.8% | 71.7% |
| e4 | 43 | 9.5% | 80.2% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 28 | 6.2% | 71.4% |
| a3 | 10 | 2.2% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 69.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (69.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (72.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Perez usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 71.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Perez usually continues Bb2 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Perez usually continues Bb2 (73.7% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Perez usually continues Bb2 (94.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 60.2% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 33 | 15.3% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 21 | 9.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 18 | 8.3% | 69.4% |
| c6 | 14 | 6.5% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 57.6% | 66.9% |
| d5 | 36 | 25.9% | 54.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 5.0% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's chess games
All 904 games by Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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: 475 wins, 252 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 74 | 48/11/15 | 64.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 40 | 20/15/5 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 22/9/4 | 62.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 11/4/0 | 73.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 22/7/19 | 45.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 20/11/4 | 57.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/5/10 | 31.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 13/3/2 | 72.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,729 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,675 | Titled Tue | A70 |
| Jul 2026 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,656 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | A00 |
| Apr 2022 | Sandro Mareco | 2,652 | 55th Capablanca Memorial Elite | A61 |
| Jul 2025 | Vasyl Ivanchuk | 2,641 | Portuguese Top League | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 93 | 63 | 2,479 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,539 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 20 | 11 | 2,383 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 12 | 2,379 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,429 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,279 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,511 |
| ch-CUB 56th | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,550 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Carlos Daniel Albornoz Cabrera (15 games) · Michel Alejandro Diaz Perez (12 games) · Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's chess games?
904 games by Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez has played.
What does Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 452 games with White in our database, Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez play as White?
As White, Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (74 games, 64.9% win rate); Indian Defense (40 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 62.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 452 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez play as Black?
As Black, Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 34.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 452 games.
What is Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez's FIDE rating?
Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez is currently rated 2,542 in classical chess, 2,535 in rapid and 2,576 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,581 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez played?
Our database contains 904 games by Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 475 wins, 252 draws, 177 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez?
904 games by Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez 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.