Prepare against Aurelio Colmenares
FM · CHE · World #3,925 classical · FIDE ID 1308629
When preparing against Aurelio Colmenares, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Aurelio Colmenares, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aurelio Colmenares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aurelio Colmenares 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 | 2,305 | 2,407 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,303 | 2,337 | Nov 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,350 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 138 | 90 | 150 | 36.5% |
| As White | 185 | 69 | 44 | 72 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 193 | 69 | 46 | 78 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aurelio Colmenares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aurelio Colmenares's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 148 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 30 | 16.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.7% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues d4 (43.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Colmenares usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 39.0% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 29.9% | 47.8% |
| e6 | 23 | 29.9% | 45.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 77.3% | 52.0% |
| d5 | 14 | 21.2% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Aurelio Colmenares's chess games
All 378 games by Aurelio Colmenares in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 138 wins, 90 draws, 150 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/6/10 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Roberto Mogranzini | 2,508 | 49th chT-ITA | A48 |
| Aug 2016 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,490 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | B72 |
| May 2022 | Pierre Laurent-Paoli | 2,486 | ch-SUI TP1 | C12 |
| Dec 2007 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,486 | Ascona Open | C11 |
| Mar 2020 | Andreas Diermair | 2,483 | Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 42 | 14 | 2,234 |
| Bad Ragaz Accentus YM | 2020 | 28 | 7 | 2,311 |
| Lugano Open | 2017 | 25 | 19.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,225 |
| ch-SUI Blitz | 2023 | 12 | 8 | 2,277 |
| chT-SUI 2025 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Mulhouse IM | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,312 |
| ch-SUI 122nd | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aurelio Colmenares's chess games?
378 games by Aurelio Colmenares, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Aurelio Colmenares has played.
What does Aurelio Colmenares play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Aurelio Colmenares opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aurelio Colmenares answers 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Aurelio Colmenares play as White?
As White, Aurelio Colmenares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aurelio Colmenares play as Black?
As Black, Aurelio Colmenares most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 193 games.
What is Aurelio Colmenares's FIDE rating?
Aurelio Colmenares is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,303 in rapid and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Aurelio Colmenares played?
Our database contains 378 games by Aurelio Colmenares, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 90 draws, 150 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aurelio Colmenares?
378 games by Aurelio Colmenares 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.