Prepare against Ulises Cristaldo
PRY · World #112,982 classical · FIDE ID 3700364
When preparing against Ulises Cristaldo, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ulises Cristaldo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ulises Cristaldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ulises Cristaldo 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 | 1,693 | 1,740 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,709 | 1,736 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,646 | 1,742 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ulises Cristaldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ulises Cristaldo's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cristaldo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 100.0% | 61.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ulises Cristaldo's chess games
All 41 games by Ulises Cristaldo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D33 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2016 | Valdecir Batista Silva | 1,806 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | D11 |
| Jan 2016 | Heloisa Borges Lopes | 1,787 | 2nd Florianopolis Open | C50 |
| May 2014 | Robert Bento | 1,754 | Asuncion Open | C54 |
| Dec 2015 | Michelli Mara Peres | 1,742 | 3rd Foz do Iguacu Open | D55 |
| Mar 2015 | Federico Bogado | 1,712 | Ciudad del Este Bachmann Memorial | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asuncion Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| 1st Encarnacion Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,787 |
| Ciudad del Este Bachmann Memorial | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,043 |
| 2nd Ciudad del Este Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| 3rd Foz do Iguacu Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,751 |
| 2nd Florianopolis Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,904 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ulises Cristaldo's chess games?
41 games by Ulises Cristaldo, from Jul 2007 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 Ulises Cristaldo has played.
What does Ulises Cristaldo play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ulises Cristaldo opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ulises Cristaldo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ulises Cristaldo play as White?
As White, Ulises Cristaldo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ulises Cristaldo play as Black?
As Black, Ulises Cristaldo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ulises Cristaldo's FIDE rating?
Ulises Cristaldo is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess, 1,709 in rapid and 1,646 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,740 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Ulises Cristaldo played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ulises Cristaldo, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ulises Cristaldo?
41 games by Ulises Cristaldo 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.