Prepare against Cristian Valencia Gantiva
Colombia · World #31,804 classical · FIDE ID 4407857
Our database contains 174 games by Cristian Valencia Gantiva, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Valencia Gantiva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Valencia Gantiva 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 | 1,975 | 2,070 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,012 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,028 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 76 | 31 | 67 | 43.7% |
| As White | 86 | 36 | 17 | 33 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 88 | 40 | 14 | 34 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Valencia Gantiva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Valencia Gantiva's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 98.8% | 51.2% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Gantiva usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gantiva usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gantiva usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Gantiva usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 85.4% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 88.5% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 100.0% |
Cristian Valencia Gantiva's chess games
All 174 games by Cristian Valencia Gantiva in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 76 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D68 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Luis Fernando Corredor Rengifo | 2,154 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 | E67 |
| Aug 2021 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,106 | ch-COL sf | D68 |
| Oct 2024 | Pablo Esteban Salcedo Perez | 2,099 | 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | B86 |
| Apr 2008 | Juan Pablo Del Valle | 2,095 | ch-COL U14 | E61 |
| Mar 2010 | Miguel Contreras | 2,094 | ch-COL School U15 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2007 | 16 | 6 | 1,909 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,700 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,032 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2009 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,009 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,031 |
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,022 |
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Valencia Gantiva's chess games?
174 games by Cristian Valencia Gantiva, from Jan 2008 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 Cristian Valencia Gantiva has played.
What does Cristian Valencia Gantiva play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Cristian Valencia Gantiva opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Valencia Gantiva answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Cristian Valencia Gantiva play as White?
As White, Cristian Valencia Gantiva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Valencia Gantiva play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Valencia Gantiva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Cristian Valencia Gantiva's FIDE rating?
Cristian Valencia Gantiva is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Cristian Valencia Gantiva played?
Our database contains 174 games by Cristian Valencia Gantiva, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 31 draws, 67 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Valencia Gantiva?
174 games by Cristian Valencia Gantiva 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.