Prepare against Raul Cuesta Bustos
Spain · World #32,447 classical · FIDE ID 2221446
Our database contains 64 games by Raul Cuesta Bustos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Cuesta Bustos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Cuesta Bustos 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 | 1,972 | 2,165 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,126 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,108 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 16 | 14 | 34 | 25.0% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 9 | 21 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 96.2% | 42.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 42.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bustos usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Bustos usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bustos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bustos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Raul Cuesta Bustos's chess games
All 64 games by Raul Cuesta Bustos in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D63 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Antonio Granero Roca | 2,405 | 4th Alicante Open | B21 |
| Jan 2000 | Rafael Rodriguez Lopez | 2,332 | 4th Alicante Open | E61 |
| May 2003 | Antonio Oscar Barrios Munoz | 2,192 | ch-Andalucia | E67 |
| May 2003 | Fernando Lopez Rodriguez | 2,112 | ch-Andalucia | C02 |
| Jul 2000 | Francisco Jose Ruiz Jimenez | 2,101 | 3rd Mancha Real Open | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 14 | 3 | 2,035 |
| 3rd Mancha Real Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,163 |
| 4th Alicante Open | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,357 |
| chT-ESP 1st div South | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 2,144 |
| La Zubia Open | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,653 |
| chT2-ESP Gr2 | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,225 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,174 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Cuesta Bustos's chess games?
64 games by Raul Cuesta Bustos, from Apr 2003 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 Raul Cuesta Bustos has played.
What does Raul Cuesta Bustos play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Raul Cuesta Bustos opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Cuesta Bustos answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Raul Cuesta Bustos play as White?
As White, Raul Cuesta Bustos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Cuesta Bustos play as Black?
As Black, Raul Cuesta Bustos most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Raul Cuesta Bustos's FIDE rating?
Raul Cuesta Bustos is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Raul Cuesta Bustos played?
Our database contains 64 games by Raul Cuesta Bustos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 14 draws, 34 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Cuesta Bustos?
64 games by Raul Cuesta Bustos 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.