Prepare against Nelson Lujan
Argentina · World #11,350 classical · FIDE ID 153869
Our database contains 89 games by Nelson Lujan, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nelson Lujan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nelson Lujan 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 | 2,149 | 2,204 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,165 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,112 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 47 | 13 | 29 | 52.8% |
| As White | 44 | 24 | 8 | 12 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 23 | 5 | 17 | 51.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nelson Lujan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nelson Lujan's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 63.6% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.7% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Lujan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Lujan usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lujan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Lujan usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 52.2% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 34.8% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Nelson Lujan's chess games
All 89 games by Nelson Lujan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 47 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,480 | Timbues Open | C01 |
| Nov 2018 | Jesus Tomas Falcon | 2,169 | ch-ARG U2300 | A57 |
| Apr 2017 | Hector Fiori | 2,158 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | E14 |
| Jun 2018 | Julian Sapienza | 2,153 | 2nd Daireaux U2200 | A29 |
| Dec 2016 | Luciano Maggiori | 2,126 | ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,934 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,040 |
| ch-ARG U2300 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,178 |
| 2nd Buenos Aires Finde Largo Open | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 2,003 |
| 2nd Daireaux U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,112 |
| Buenos Aires U2200 Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,942 |
| 1st Daireaux U2200 | 2017 | 5 | 4 | 2,113 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nelson Lujan's chess games?
89 games by Nelson Lujan, from Jul 2015 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 Nelson Lujan has played.
What does Nelson Lujan play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Nelson Lujan opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nelson Lujan answers 1...c6 (52% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Nelson Lujan play as White?
As White, Nelson Lujan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nelson Lujan play as Black?
As Black, Nelson Lujan most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Nelson Lujan's FIDE rating?
Nelson Lujan is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Nelson Lujan played?
Our database contains 89 games by Nelson Lujan, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 13 draws, 29 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nelson Lujan?
89 games by Nelson Lujan 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.