Prepare against David Mauricio Alpala Mejia
Colombia · World #74,775 classical · FIDE ID 4486110
When preparing against David Mauricio Alpala Mejia, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 88 games by David Mauricio Alpala Mejia, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Mauricio Alpala Mejia 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 | 1,806 | 1,859 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,800 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,752 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 31 | 22 | 35 | 35.2% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 73.2% | 63.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 22.0% | 27.8% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 63.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mejia usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mejia usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Mejia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Mejia usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mejia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's chess games
All 88 games by David Mauricio Alpala Mejia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 31 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | William Ballesteros Lopez | 2,028 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B21 |
| May 2024 | Cesar Augusto Montoya Diaz | 1,974 | 18th American Continental | D05 |
| Sep 2022 | Elvis Manrique | 1,867 | chT-COL | C08 |
| Nov 2023 | Gregory Paul Botello | 1,812 | chT-COL | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Daniel Garces Munoz | 1,804 | Pasto Narino Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2023 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,858 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,822 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,861 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| Pasto Futuros Maestros B | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,878 |
| Pasto Narino Cup | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| Cali Masificacion Open U2050 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,376 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's chess games?
88 games by David Mauricio Alpala Mejia, from Jul 2019 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 David Mauricio Alpala Mejia has played.
What does David Mauricio Alpala Mejia play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, David Mauricio Alpala Mejia opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Mauricio Alpala Mejia answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does David Mauricio Alpala Mejia play as White?
As White, David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Mauricio Alpala Mejia play as Black?
As Black, David Mauricio Alpala Mejia most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is David Mauricio Alpala Mejia's FIDE rating?
David Mauricio Alpala Mejia is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Jun 2024).
How many games has David Mauricio Alpala Mejia played?
Our database contains 88 games by David Mauricio Alpala Mejia, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Mauricio Alpala Mejia?
88 games by David Mauricio Alpala Mejia 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.