Prepare against Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M
FM · Colombia · World #6,694 classical · FIDE ID 4404815
Our database contains 37 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M 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 | 2,231 | 2,258 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,325 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,278 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 2 | 16 | 43.2% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 88.9% | 59.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's chess games
All 37 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | A Dreev | 2,590 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Jan 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,480 | Titled Tue Early | E76 |
| Jun 2025 | Shazil Shehzad | 2,354 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Mar 2025 | Isaak Parpiev | 2,341 | Titled Tue Early | E46 |
| Oct 2024 | Maksim Volkov | 2,284 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 25 | 10.5 | 2,274 |
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's chess games?
Chess.ceo has 37 of Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's games from Jul 2007 to Jul 2026, free to browse and replay move by move on the interactive board — no signup needed. The preparation view groups all of them into an opening tree so you can see every line Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M has played.
What does Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M play as White?
As White, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 16 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M?
Open Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's player page on Chess.ceo and start a free preparation session: it scans all 37 of their games, shows their repertoire move by move in an opening tree, and highlights the lines where they score worst — so you know exactly where to aim. No signup required to explore.