Prepare against Duvan Montoya
Colombia · World #66,698 classical · FIDE ID 4405587
When preparing against Duvan Montoya, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 124 games by Duvan Montoya, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Duvan Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Duvan Montoya 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 | 1,832 | 2,071 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 2,071 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 2,071 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 48 | 14 | 62 | 38.7% |
| As White | 62 | 26 | 5 | 31 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 9 | 31 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Duvan Montoya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Duvan Montoya's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Montoya usually continues f4 (61.8% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nc3 (31.6% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Montoya usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 70.3% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.0% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Duvan Montoya's chess games
All 124 games by Duvan Montoya in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 48 wins, 14 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Carr Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 8/3/13 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Andres Mauricio Arango | 2,161 | ch-COL sf | C29 |
| Jun 2011 | Arcindo Orejuela | 2,106 | ch-COL sf | A03 |
| Jun 2011 | Edgar Andres Pinzon | 2,046 | ch-COL sf | A02 |
| Jan 2022 | Juan Diego Marquez Velez | 2,005 | 27th Manizales Open | B40 |
| Jun 2011 | Luis Javier Garces Trujillo | 1,992 | ch-COL sf | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-COL sf | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,400 |
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,868 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,787 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
| Cartago Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 2,355 |
| 20th Manizales Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 1,775 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Duvan Montoya's chess games?
124 games by Duvan Montoya, from Sep 2011 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 Duvan Montoya has played.
What does Duvan Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Duvan Montoya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Duvan Montoya answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Duvan Montoya play as White?
As White, Duvan Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Gambit (16 games, 62.5% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Duvan Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Duvan Montoya most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Duvan Montoya's FIDE rating?
Duvan Montoya is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Duvan Montoya played?
Our database contains 124 games by Duvan Montoya, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 14 draws, 62 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Duvan Montoya?
124 games by Duvan Montoya 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.