Prepare against David Jose Caballero Marrugo
FM · Colombia · World #13,669 classical · FIDE ID 4459091
When preparing against David Jose Caballero Marrugo, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 44.7% over 38 games.
Our database contains 263 games by David Jose Caballero Marrugo, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Jose Caballero Marrugo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Jose Caballero Marrugo 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 | 2,121 | 2,192 | Nov 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,171 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 124 | 35 | 104 | 47.1% |
| As White | 134 | 60 | 22 | 52 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 129 | 64 | 13 | 52 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Jose Caballero Marrugo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Jose Caballero Marrugo's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 48.5% | 59.2% |
| e4 | 33 | 24.6% | 39.4% |
| b3 | 21 | 15.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 39.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Marrugo usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 24 | 32.9% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 16 | 21.9% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 16.4% | 20.8% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 11.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.1% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 41.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 9 | 23.1% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.3% | 87.5% |
David Jose Caballero Marrugo's chess games
All 263 games by David Jose Caballero Marrugo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Sep 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: 124 wins, 35 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 17/3/18 | 44.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 18 | 14/1/3 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,603 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | — |
| Jun 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | E24 |
| Jun 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue 23rd Jun 2026 | E62 |
| May 2024 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,395 | 17th American Continental Blitz | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Dawid Czerw | 2,364 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 31 | 16.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-COL | 2023 | 24 | 10 | 1,792 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,918 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,312 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,113 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,156 |
| ch-COL sf2 U16 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,664 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Jose Caballero Marrugo's chess games?
263 games by David Jose Caballero Marrugo, from Dec 2015 to Sep 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 David Jose Caballero Marrugo has played.
What does David Jose Caballero Marrugo play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, David Jose Caballero Marrugo opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Jose Caballero Marrugo answers 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does David Jose Caballero Marrugo play as White?
As White, David Jose Caballero Marrugo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Jose Caballero Marrugo play as Black?
As Black, David Jose Caballero Marrugo most often plays: Modern Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (18 games, 77.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 129 games.
What is David Jose Caballero Marrugo's FIDE rating?
David Jose Caballero Marrugo is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,192 (Nov 2023).
How many games has David Jose Caballero Marrugo played?
Our database contains 263 games by David Jose Caballero Marrugo, covering Dec 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 124 wins, 35 draws, 104 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Jose Caballero Marrugo?
263 games by David Jose Caballero Marrugo 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.