Prepare against Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M
FM · Colombia · World #6,690 classical · FIDE ID 4404815
When preparing against Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 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 | 2,248 | 2,325 | Jun 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,278 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 3 | 18 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
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 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — M usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — M usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — M usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 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 39 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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 | Aleksey 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 | Rápido | Absoluto | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,245 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's chess games?
39 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, from Jul 2007 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 Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M has played.
What does Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% 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); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 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 (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,258 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M played?
Our database contains 39 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M?
39 games by Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M 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.