Prepare against Brayan Parra Mesa
Colombia · World #54,493 classical · FIDE ID 4459423
When preparing against Brayan Parra Mesa, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 95 games by Brayan Parra Mesa, covering Jul 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Brayan Parra Mesa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brayan Parra Mesa 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 | 1,876 | 1,936 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,963 | 1,993 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 49 | 23 | 23 | 51.6% |
| As White | 47 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 23 | 12 | 13 | 47.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 429 rated games against 299 different opponents, across 63 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 221 | 110 | 40 | 71 | 49.8% | 1,756 | 1,786 | 8 |
| Rapid | 125 | 76 | 21 | 28 | 60.8% | 1,835 | 1,984 | 10 |
| Blitz | 78 | 50 | 2 | 26 | 64.1% | 1,825 | 1,925 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 162 | 51 | 23 | 88 | 31.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 216 | 149 | 37 | 30 | 69.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 17 vs FM · 13 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 59 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 1,966 | 2,087 |
| 2025 | 56 | 31 | 2 | 23 | 1,915 | 1,959 |
| 2024 | 61 | 38 | 7 | 16 | 1,871 | 1,992 |
| 2022 | 32 | 18 | 6 | 8 | 1,664 | 1,778 |
| 2021 | 41 | 21 | 8 | 12 | 1,828 | 1,893 |
| 2019 | 72 | 40 | 14 | 18 | 1,761 | 1,871 |
| 2018 | 61 | 31 | 10 | 20 | 1,760 | 1,802 |
| 2017 | 41 | 22 | 7 | 12 | 1,657 | 1,692 |
| 2016 | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 1,542 | 1,659 |
| 2015 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,868 | 1,468 |
Where Brayan Parra Mesa has played
Colombia (59) · Peru (2) · Argentina (1) · Panama (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brayan Parra Mesa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brayan Parra Mesa's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 97.9% | 67.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 67.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nc3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nc3 (80.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mesa usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mesa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Brayan Parra Mesa's chess games
All 95 games by Brayan Parra Mesa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Oct 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: 49 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Juan Camilo Nino | 2,085 | 25th Medellin Flores Open | C01 |
| Aug 2021 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,054 | ch-COL sf | C05 |
| Nov 2019 | Santiago Lopez Rayo | 2,049 | ch-Pan American School U17 | C06 |
| Aug 2024 | Oscar Cuellar | 2,022 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | B11 |
| Mar 2019 | Cristian Gomez Guardo | 1,930 | ch-COL U2000 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U16 | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,866 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,898 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,099 |
| 10th Medellin Easter Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,756 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 2,163 |
| ch-Pan American School U17 | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,065 |
| ch-COL sf3 U16 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,730 |
| ch-COL U16 sf1 | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brayan Parra Mesa's chess games?
95 games by Brayan Parra Mesa, from Jul 2016 to Oct 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 Brayan Parra Mesa has played.
What does Brayan Parra Mesa play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Brayan Parra Mesa opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brayan Parra Mesa answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Brayan Parra Mesa play as White?
As White, Brayan Parra Mesa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Vienna Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brayan Parra Mesa play as Black?
As Black, Brayan Parra Mesa most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Brayan Parra Mesa's FIDE rating?
Brayan Parra Mesa is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 1,963 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (May 2019).
How many games has Brayan Parra Mesa played?
Our database contains 95 games by Brayan Parra Mesa, covering Jul 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brayan Parra Mesa?
95 games by Brayan Parra Mesa 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.