Prepare against Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla
IM · Colombia · World #11,305 classical · FIDE ID 4401492
When preparing against Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as White, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 861 games by Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla 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 | 2,150 | 2,407 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,275 | 2,395 | Nov 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,410 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 861 | 427 | 219 | 215 | 49.6% |
| As White | 433 | 217 | 119 | 97 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 428 | 210 | 100 | 118 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 411 | 94.9% | 64.0% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.3% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nf3 (68.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mancilla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 240 | 96.0% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 82 | 72.6% | 72.0% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 27.4% | 62.9% |
Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's chess games
All 861 games by Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 427 wins, 219 draws, 215 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 135 | 77/31/27 | 57.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 52 | 26/15/11 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 48 | 27/11/10 | 56.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 30 | 19/8/3 | 63.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 25 | 11/8/6 | 44.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 21 | 10/8/3 | 47.6% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/3/7 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 17 | 4/6/7 | 23.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 209 | 99/51/59 | 47.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 53 | 26/16/11 | 49.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 28 | 20/7/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Isan Reynaldo Ortiz Suarez | 2,553 | Silvania Mcgregor | A46 |
| Oct 2014 | Alexander Ivanov | 2,508 | Las Vegas Millionaire Open | B42 |
| Nov 2015 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,485 | ch-COL rapid | A55 |
| Dec 2009 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,474 | Cali Open | B42 |
| Dec 2022 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,469 | Jamundi Fortalece Sede Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2022 | 49 | 30 | 2,257 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 43 | 26 | 2,238 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,321 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | 2012 | 15 | 8 | 2,269 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,289 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,358 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's chess games?
861 games by Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla has played.
What does Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla play as White?
As White, Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (135 games, 57.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (52 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (48 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla most often plays: Sicilian (209 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (53 games, 49.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (28 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 428 games.
What is Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla's FIDE rating?
Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,275 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,407 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla played?
Our database contains 861 games by Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 427 wins, 219 draws, 215 losses (49.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla?
861 games by Cesar Zuluaga Mancilla 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.