Prepare against Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez
FM · CRI · World #29,107 classical · FIDE ID 6504892
Our database contains 57 games by Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez 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 | 1,991 | 2,111 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,008 | 2,089 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,055 | May 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 12 | 14 | 31 | 21.1% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 92.6% | 36.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 36.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's chess games
All 57 games by Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Jul 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: 12 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Leonela Gutierrez Salazar | 2,079 | 3rd Panama Open | B26 |
| Nov 2018 | Jeremie Vilpoux | 2,061 | ch-CRI sf | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Gabriel A Chaves Sanchez | 2,009 | ch-CRC | B76 |
| Jan 2020 | Olga Leticia Gamboa Alvarado | 1,978 | ch-CRI | B08 |
| Jan 2020 | Melanie Salazar Gould | 1,976 | ch-CRI | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2020 | 18 | 5.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-CRC | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-CRI | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 2,023 |
| ch-CRI sf | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| CRI qual National | 2018 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,879 |
| 3rd Panama Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,896 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,726 |
| San Jose subzonal 2.3c | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's chess games?
57 games by Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez, from Oct 2012 to Jul 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 Esteban Murillo Gonzalez has played.
What does Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games).
What openings does Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 2,008 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,111 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 57 games by Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez?
57 games by Carlos Esteban Murillo Gonzalez 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.