Prepare against Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza
Colombia · World #64,263 classical · FIDE ID 144416261
When preparing against Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 59 games by Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza 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 | 1,841 | 1,867 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,749 | 1,803 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,668 | 1,744 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Suaza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Suaza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Suaza usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Suaza usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's chess games
All 59 games by Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alex Kostov | 1,877 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | C84 |
| Oct 2023 | Marlon Giraldo | 1,848 | Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | B92 |
| Oct 2022 | Juan Sebastian Gomez Morales | 1,732 | Manizales Americas Open | D35 |
| May 2023 | Miguel Angel Cifuentes Camacho | 1,644 | ch-COL U18 | E52 |
| Oct 2022 | Francisco Javier Triana Castro | 1,638 | Manizales Americas Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manizales Americas Open | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,671 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,866 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,458 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 7 | 1 | 1,641 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,355 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,815 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's chess games?
59 games by Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza, from Nov 2022 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 Daniel Garces Suaza has played.
What does Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza play as White?
As White, Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza's FIDE rating?
Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,749 in rapid and 1,668 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza played?
Our database contains 59 games by Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza?
59 games by Carlos Daniel Garces Suaza 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.