Prepare against Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate
Colombia · World #104,478 classical · FIDE ID 4405889
When preparing against Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 34.3% over 35 games.
Our database contains 221 games by Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate 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 | 1,716 | 1,763 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,766 | 1,787 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 221 | 87 | 39 | 95 | 39.4% |
| As White | 113 | 53 | 17 | 43 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 108 | 34 | 22 | 52 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 109 | 96.5% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Alzate usually continues Nc3 (47.4% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Alzate usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Alzate usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Alzate usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Alzate usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 53 | 74.6% | 44.3% |
| c5 | 17 | 23.9% | 47.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's chess games
All 221 games by Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 87 wins, 39 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 39 | 21/4/14 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 35 | 12/8/15 | 34.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D33 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 39 | 14/7/18 | 35.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Helvert Hernandez Pinzon | 2,024 | ch-Caldense | B43 |
| Mar 2024 | Carlos Hernan Agudelo | 1,963 | ch-COL sf | A25 |
| Mar 2024 | Juan Carlos Buitrago Grajales | 1,930 | ch-COL sf | A13 |
| Aug 2024 | Jose Miguel Echeverry | 1,903 | Pereira Cosecha Open | A21 |
| Mar 2024 | Sebastian Rodriguez Valencia | 1,894 | ch-COL sf | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 20 | 8 | 1,880 |
| Cartago Open | 2010 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,813 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,523 |
| Pereira Risaraldense Cup D | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| Medellin Easter Open | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,007 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,579 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,682 |
| 24th Manizales Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's chess games?
221 games by Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate, from Jul 2013 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 Zuluaga Alzate has played.
What does Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate play as White?
As White, Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (35 games, 34.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate most often plays: Petrov's Defense (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,766 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate played?
Our database contains 221 games by Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 39 draws, 95 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate?
221 games by Gustavo Zuluaga Alzate 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.