Prepare against Apolinar Anzola
Colombia · World #63,091 classical · FIDE ID 4432169
When preparing against Apolinar Anzola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Apolinar Anzola, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Apolinar Anzola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Apolinar Anzola 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 | 1,845 | 1,951 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,821 | 1,914 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,961 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 51.2% |
| As White | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Apolinar Anzola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Apolinar Anzola's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Anzola usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Anzola usually continues Bc4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Anzola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Apolinar Anzola's chess games
All 43 games by Apolinar Anzola in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Ivan Adolfo Portnoy Cruz | 2,098 | Monteria Open | B33 |
| Mar 2019 | Alexander Borrero | 1,986 | ch-COL U2000 | E70 |
| Mar 2019 | Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel | 1,974 | ch-COL U2000 | B30 |
| Mar 2019 | Walter Gonzalez | 1,967 | ch-COL U2000 | A43 |
| Apr 2012 | Cesar Augusto Ruiz Cruz | 1,889 | Bogota Semana Santa Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,947 |
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-COL Seniors | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,759 |
| ch-Armenia Quindio | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,654 |
| Armenia Quindio Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1,763 |
| Monteria Open | 2011 | 5 | 1 | 1,946 |
| ch-Quindio | 2016 | 3 | 3 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Apolinar Anzola's chess games?
43 games by Apolinar Anzola, from May 2012 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 Apolinar Anzola has played.
What does Apolinar Anzola play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Apolinar Anzola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Apolinar Anzola answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Apolinar Anzola play as White?
As White, Apolinar Anzola's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Apolinar Anzola play as Black?
As Black, Apolinar Anzola most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Apolinar Anzola's FIDE rating?
Apolinar Anzola is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,821 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Apolinar Anzola played?
Our database contains 43 games by Apolinar Anzola, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Apolinar Anzola?
43 games by Apolinar Anzola 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.