Prepare against Esteban Higuera Camargo
Colombia · World #141,027 classical · FIDE ID 144439350
When preparing against Esteban Higuera Camargo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Esteban Higuera Camargo, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Esteban Higuera Camargo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esteban Higuera Camargo 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 | 1,622 | 1,698 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,723 | 1,746 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,736 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 26 | 4 | 21 | 50.0% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 39.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 281 rated games against 193 different opponents, across 33 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 68 | 35 | 9 | 24 | 51.5% | 1,600 | 1,566 | 5 |
| Rapid | 80 | 39 | 4 | 37 | 48.8% | 1,735 | 1,689 | 8 |
| Blitz | 126 | 51 | 4 | 71 | 40.5% | 1,780 | 1,662 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 126 | 29 | 11 | 86 | 23.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 78 | 46 | 6 | 26 | 59.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 77 | 41 | 8 | 28 | 1,705 | 1,729 |
| 2025 | 118 | 48 | 10 | 60 | 1,777 | 1,668 |
| 2024 | 86 | 37 | 1 | 48 | 1,684 | 1,540 |
Where Esteban Higuera Camargo has played
Colombia (30) · Uruguay (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esteban Higuera Camargo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esteban Higuera Camargo's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Camargo usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Camargo usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Camargo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 95.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Esteban Higuera Camargo's chess games
All 48 games by Esteban Higuera Camargo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 26 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Karol Bibiana Lopez Romero | 1,766 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Avanzados | C50 |
| Apr 2026 | Edinson Sierra Daza | 1,761 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Joshua Molina Vivas | 1,693 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | C50 |
| Mar 2026 | Said Gabriel Camacho Casalinas | 1,643 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | B20 |
| Oct 2026 | Joseph Emmanuel Alvarez Guzman | 1,629 | VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O13 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O13 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Avanzados | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,805 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Boris Spassky | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,716 |
| Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 2,026 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Bobby Fischer | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,678 |
| III Torneo Knock Out de la Kombatividad Ludika - Kallpa | – | 4 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,661 |
| Torneo de la Kombatividad Kallpa | Knock Out | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esteban Higuera Camargo's chess games?
48 games by Esteban Higuera Camargo, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Esteban Higuera Camargo has played.
What does Esteban Higuera Camargo play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Esteban Higuera Camargo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esteban Higuera Camargo answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Esteban Higuera Camargo play as White?
As White, Esteban Higuera Camargo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esteban Higuera Camargo play as Black?
As Black, Esteban Higuera Camargo most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Esteban Higuera Camargo's FIDE rating?
Esteban Higuera Camargo is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,723 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,698 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Esteban Higuera Camargo played?
Our database contains 48 games by Esteban Higuera Camargo, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esteban Higuera Camargo?
48 games by Esteban Higuera Camargo 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.