Prepare against Carlos Andres Marulanda
Colombia · World #75,248 classical · FIDE ID 4428129
When preparing against Carlos Andres Marulanda, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 89 games by Carlos Andres Marulanda, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Andres Marulanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Andres Marulanda 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 | 1,804 | 1,899 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,870 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 40 | 6 | 43 | 44.9% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 26 | 3 | 24 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Andres Marulanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Andres Marulanda's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 27 | 75.0% | 51.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 19.4% | 21.4% |
| b4 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 21.4% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Marulanda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 88.0% | 47.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Andres Marulanda's chess games
All 89 games by Carlos Andres Marulanda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 40 wins, 6 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | German Enrique Rodriguez Velasco | 2,086 | Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-2300 Absoluto | D26 |
| Mar 2023 | Ariolfo Angulo | 2,005 | Teusaquillo Rapid Open | A09 |
| Feb 2026 | Manuel Santiago Duque Pinzon | 1,996 | IRT Rapido Kallpa Mikail Tal | A30 |
| Feb 2026 | William Alexander Carrillo | 1,960 | IRT Rapido Kallpa Mikail Tal | C17 |
| Mar 2022 | Frederic Andres Linares Pulgarin | 1,959 | Bogota Excalibur Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,343 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| ch-Bogota District | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,896 |
| Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-2300 Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| Teusaquillo Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,820 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| Bogota Distrital Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,795 |
| IRT Clásico de Semana Santa Kallpa U2000 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,679 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Andres Marulanda's chess games?
89 games by Carlos Andres Marulanda, from Jan 2012 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 Carlos Andres Marulanda has played.
What does Carlos Andres Marulanda play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Carlos Andres Marulanda opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.b4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Andres Marulanda answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Carlos Andres Marulanda play as White?
As White, Carlos Andres Marulanda's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Andres Marulanda play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Andres Marulanda most often plays: French: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Carlos Andres Marulanda's FIDE rating?
Carlos Andres Marulanda is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Carlos Andres Marulanda played?
Our database contains 89 games by Carlos Andres Marulanda, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 6 draws, 43 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Andres Marulanda?
89 games by Carlos Andres Marulanda 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.