Prepare against Nestor Del Cuadro
Argentina · World #18,727 classical · FIDE ID 112909
When preparing against Nestor Del Cuadro, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 78 games by Nestor Del Cuadro, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Nestor Del Cuadro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nestor Del Cuadro 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 | 2,069 | 2,192 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 36 | 14 | 28 | 46.2% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 7 | 16 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 19 | 7 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nestor Del Cuadro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nestor Del Cuadro's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 82.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Cuadro usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Cuadro usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Cuadro usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Cuadro usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cuadro usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Nestor Del Cuadro's chess games
All 78 games by Nestor Del Cuadro in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 36 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Mariano Loiterstein | 2,340 | Buenos Aires Open GP3 | A30 |
| Sep 2007 | Pablo Barrionuevo | 2,288 | LNA Puma Cup | E49 |
| Jan 1991 | Hector Alvarez Castillo | 2,285 | Buenos Aires Open GP3 | C27 |
| Aug 2004 | Carlos Bulcourf | 2,274 | 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | A21 |
| Jun 2011 | Augusto Pereira | 2,258 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najdorf Memorial Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1992 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,398 |
| 53rd Villa Ballester Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| 52nd Villa Ballester Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,217 |
| 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,129 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| 1st Chesspangenberg Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,473 |
| Buenos Aires Open GP3 | 1991 | 5 | 3 | 2,368 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nestor Del Cuadro's chess games?
78 games by Nestor Del Cuadro, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Nestor Del Cuadro has played.
What does Nestor Del Cuadro play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Nestor Del Cuadro opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nestor Del Cuadro answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Nestor Del Cuadro play as White?
As White, Nestor Del Cuadro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nestor Del Cuadro play as Black?
As Black, Nestor Del Cuadro most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Nestor Del Cuadro's FIDE rating?
Nestor Del Cuadro is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Nestor Del Cuadro played?
Our database contains 78 games by Nestor Del Cuadro, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nestor Del Cuadro?
78 games by Nestor Del Cuadro 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.