Prepare against Emilio Cordova
GM · Peru · World #660 classical · FIDE ID 3801497
Our database contains 2,092 games by Emilio Cordova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Cordova's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Cordova 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 | 2,490 | 2,660 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,607 | 2,629 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,569 | 2,656 | Mar 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,092 | 1,024 | 689 | 379 | 48.9% |
| As White | 1,052 | 541 | 348 | 163 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 1,040 | 483 | 341 | 216 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Cordova's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Cordova's side.
First moves as White (1,052 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 599 | 56.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 392 | 37.3% | 68.5% |
| c4 | 28 | 2.7% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 23 | 2.2% | 63.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 0.7% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Cordova usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Cordova usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cordova usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 68.5% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Cordova usually continues g3 (65.6% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Cordova usually continues c4 (70.4% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Cordova usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (542 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 352 | 64.9% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 128 | 23.6% | 60.2% |
| Nc6 | 16 | 3.0% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 15 | 2.8% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 11 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 1.1% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (326 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 269 | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 44 | 13.5% | 76.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 1.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Emilio Cordova's chess games
All 2,092 games by Emilio Cordova in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 1,024 wins, 689 draws, 379 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 130 | 53/60/17 | 40.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 126 | 75/33/18 | 59.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 98 | 51/26/21 | 52.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 88 | 48/24/16 | 54.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 85 | 38/32/15 | 44.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 83 | 36/36/11 | 43.4% |
| E05 | Catalan | 59 | 33/16/10 | 55.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 37 | 23/10/4 | 62.2% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 29 | 12/10/7 | 41.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 29 | 17/7/5 | 58.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 179 | 91/50/38 | 50.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 83 | 26/41/16 | 31.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 66 | 27/24/15 | 40.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 18/19/14 | 35.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 19/10/12 | 46.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 40 | 26/9/5 | 65.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 15/14/8 | 40.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 19/9/7 | 54.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 32 | 16/10/6 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 16/7/8 | 51.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Titled Tue | A12 |
| May 2024 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,727 | Titled Tue Late | A41 |
| May 2020 | Nikita Vitiugov | 2,722 | 10th PNWCC Online Blitz JP | A47 |
| Jul 2023 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,719 | Titled Tue Early | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 208 | 138 | 2,513 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2008 | 35 | 19 | 2,244 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,541 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 25 | 17 | 2,578 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 2,584 |
| ch-PER | 2016 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,423 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2019 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,592 |
| Wch U14 | 2005 | 19 | 12 | 2,262 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mateusz Bartel (20 games) · Lazaro Bruzon Batista (15 games) · Yasser Quesada Perez (13 games) · Omar Almeida Quintana (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Cordova's chess games?
2,092 games by Emilio Cordova, from Apr 2003 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 Emilio Cordova has played.
What does Emilio Cordova play on the first move as White?
Across 1,052 games with White in our database, Emilio Cordova opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Cordova answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Emilio Cordova play as White?
As White, Emilio Cordova's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (130 games, 40.8% win rate); Indian Defense (126 games, 59.5% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (98 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,052 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Cordova play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Cordova most often plays: Sicilian (179 games, 50.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (83 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (66 games, 40.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,040 games.
What is Emilio Cordova's FIDE rating?
Emilio Cordova is currently rated 2,490 in classical chess, 2,607 in rapid and 2,569 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,660 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Emilio Cordova played?
Our database contains 2,092 games by Emilio Cordova, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,024 wins, 689 draws, 379 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Cordova?
2,092 games by Emilio Cordova 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.