Prepare against Nicolas Francesco Pesuto
Argentina · World #26,828 classical · FIDE ID 106631
When preparing against Nicolas Francesco Pesuto, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Nicolas Francesco Pesuto, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Francesco Pesuto 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 | 2,005 | 2,006 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,965 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 38 | 10 | 22 | 54.3% |
| As White | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 36 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 52.9% | 63.9% |
| e4 | 10 | 29.4% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 17.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 45.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Pesuto usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's chess games
All 70 games by Nicolas Francesco Pesuto in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Juan Manuel Aranda | 2,126 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | A53 |
| Nov 2011 | Jorge Idiarte Borda | 2,097 | Latin Cup | A90 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Izquierdo | 2,087 | Parana Coronel Memorial | C41 |
| Sep 2020 | Jorge Fontanini | 2,068 | Arcelor Mittal Open | B20 |
| Jul 2020 | Federico Maldonado | 2,025 | 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6 | 2,077 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
| ch-Buenos Aires U20 | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,971 |
| 2nd Santa Fe Litoral Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 1,854 |
| 2nd Santa Fe U2000 Open | 2018 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| Parana Dos Orillas Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,999 |
| Parana Coronel Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's chess games?
70 games by Nicolas Francesco Pesuto, from Nov 2009 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 Nicolas Francesco Pesuto has played.
What does Nicolas Francesco Pesuto play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Nicolas Francesco Pesuto opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Francesco Pesuto answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Francesco Pesuto play as White?
As White, Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Francesco Pesuto play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Francesco Pesuto most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Nicolas Francesco Pesuto's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Francesco Pesuto is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nicolas Francesco Pesuto played?
Our database contains 70 games by Nicolas Francesco Pesuto, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Francesco Pesuto?
70 games by Nicolas Francesco Pesuto 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.