Prepare against Nelson David Acuna
Colombia · World #29,464 classical · FIDE ID 4428331
Our database contains 147 games by Nelson David Acuna, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nelson David Acuna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson David Acuna 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 | 1,989 | 2,034 | Aug 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,953 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,028 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 65 | 30 | 52 | 44.2% |
| As White | 72 | 41 | 9 | 22 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 75 | 24 | 21 | 30 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson David Acuna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson David Acuna's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 91.7% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Acuna usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Acuna usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Acuna usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Acuna usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Acuna usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Acuna usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 73.0% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.0% | 55.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 69.0% | 42.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 27.8% |
Nelson David Acuna's chess games
All 147 games by Nelson David Acuna in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Aug 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: 65 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Ramon Junior Gonzalez Parejo | 2,221 | COL pre olympic sf3 | C56 |
| May 2024 | Juan Jacobo Bolanos Lopez | 2,160 | 18th American Continental | B42 |
| Aug 2019 | Lina Yomayra Orozco | 2,123 | COL pre olympic sf3 | B70 |
| Apr 2019 | Juan Rolando Montenegro Mancera | 2,112 | chT-COL Interligas | A05 |
| May 2024 | Andres Santiago Garzon Camelo | 2,099 | 18th American Continental | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2023 | 17 | 8 | 1,757 |
| chT-COL | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,046 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,047 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Cienaga Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,934 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,963 |
| 28th Feria de las Flores | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,773 |
| Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,816 |
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Where can I find Nelson David Acuna's chess games?
147 games by Nelson David Acuna, from Dec 2016 to Aug 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 Nelson David Acuna has played.
What does Nelson David Acuna play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Nelson David Acuna opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson David Acuna answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Nelson David Acuna play as White?
As White, Nelson David Acuna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson David Acuna play as Black?
As Black, Nelson David Acuna most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Nelson David Acuna's FIDE rating?
Nelson David Acuna is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,034 (Aug 2021).
How many games has Nelson David Acuna played?
Our database contains 147 games by Nelson David Acuna, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 30 draws, 52 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson David Acuna?
147 games by Nelson David Acuna 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.