Prepare against Emanuel Giraldo
Colombia · World #37,604 classical · FIDE ID 4487885
Our database contains 146 games by Emanuel Giraldo, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emanuel Giraldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emanuel Giraldo 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 | 1,946 | 1,959 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,947 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 52 | 34 | 60 | 35.6% |
| As White | 72 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 22 | 17 | 35 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emanuel Giraldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emanuel Giraldo's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 90.3% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.3% | 41.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 47 | 87.0% | 41.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Emanuel Giraldo's chess games
All 146 games by Emanuel Giraldo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 52 wins, 34 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 46 | 15/9/22 | 32.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Juan Esteban Cabiativa | 2,042 | 2nd Sabaneta Open A | A06 |
| Jul 2023 | Laura Lucia Dominguez | 2,009 | 2nd Sabaneta Open A | A38 |
| Jul 2022 | Carlos Andres Lopez Gonzalez | 2,005 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B08 |
| Feb 2026 | Richard Alejandro Rueda Rojas | 1,994 | Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | C05 |
| Apr 2022 | Andres Mauricio Robledo | 1,932 | 10th Medellin Easter Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,771 |
| Medellin Luces Open | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,731 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,562 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open A | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,893 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,539 |
| Antioquia Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,832 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,627 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emanuel Giraldo's chess games?
146 games by Emanuel Giraldo, from Apr 2019 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 Emanuel Giraldo has played.
What does Emanuel Giraldo play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Emanuel Giraldo opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emanuel Giraldo answers 1...d6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Emanuel Giraldo play as White?
As White, Emanuel Giraldo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emanuel Giraldo play as Black?
As Black, Emanuel Giraldo most often plays: Pirc Defense (46 games, 32.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Emanuel Giraldo's FIDE rating?
Emanuel Giraldo is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,959 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Emanuel Giraldo played?
Our database contains 146 games by Emanuel Giraldo, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 34 draws, 60 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emanuel Giraldo?
146 games by Emanuel Giraldo 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.