Prepare against Sergio Cuesta Bustos
CM · Spain · World #23,864 classical · FIDE ID 2211718
Our database contains 49 games by Sergio Cuesta Bustos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Cuesta Bustos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio 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 | 2,026 | 2,214 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 11 | 14 | 24 | 22.4% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 76.7% | 32.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 32.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Bustos usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Bustos usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Bustos usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Bustos usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Bustos usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Sergio Cuesta Bustos's chess games
All 49 games by Sergio 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,480 | 2nd Ubeda Open | B49 |
| Jan 1997 | Jose Gonzalez Garcia | 2,475 | 2nd Ubeda Open | A87 |
| Jul 2000 | Juan Jose Valero De Dios | 2,165 | 3rd Mancha Real Open | C29 |
| Jul 2000 | Manuel Martos Exposito | 2,016 | 3rd Mancha Real Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Mancha Real Open | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,160 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 4th Malaga Open | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,399 |
| ch-Andalucia | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,361 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,018 |
| 2nd Ubeda Open | 1997 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,745 |
| 17th Benasque Open | 1997 | 3 | 0 | 2,008 |
| 20th Andorra Open | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Cuesta Bustos's chess games?
49 games by Sergio 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 Sergio Cuesta Bustos has played.
What does Sergio Cuesta Bustos play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Sergio Cuesta Bustos opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Cuesta Bustos answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sergio Cuesta Bustos play as White?
As White, Sergio Cuesta Bustos's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Cuesta Bustos play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Cuesta Bustos most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Sergio Cuesta Bustos's FIDE rating?
Sergio Cuesta Bustos is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sergio Cuesta Bustos played?
Our database contains 49 games by Sergio Cuesta Bustos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Cuesta Bustos?
49 games by Sergio 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.