Prepare against Henry Contreras
FM · Colombia · World #43,383 classical · FIDE ID 4400623
Our database contains 528 games by Henry Contreras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Henry Contreras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henry Contreras 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 | 1,920 | 2,336 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,185 | 2,276 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,314 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 528 | 249 | 58 | 222 | 47.2% |
| As White | 262 | 144 | 27 | 91 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 267 | 105 | 31 | 131 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henry Contreras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henry Contreras's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 93.5% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 13 | 5.0% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (56.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Contreras usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Contreras usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 153 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 89.7% | 50.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Henry Contreras's chess games
All 528 games by Henry Contreras 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: 249 wins, 58 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 54 | 29/6/19 | 53.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 21/1/15 | 56.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 13/3/1 | 76.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 70 | 29/10/31 | 41.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 38 | 14/6/18 | 36.8% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E62 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,517 | Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | B17 |
| Aug 2001 | Andres Rodriguez Vila | 2,504 | 1st American Continental | C06 |
| Nov 2015 | Alder Escobar Forero | 2,485 | ch-COL rapid | B32 |
| Jan 1999 | Alonso Zapata | 2,454 | 6th Ibague Open | B86 |
| Dec 2001 | Irisberto Herrera | 2,444 | 5th Cali Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,227 |
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 28 | 17.5 | 2,279 |
| chT-COL | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,178 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,375 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | 2012 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,350 |
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 14 | 7 | 2,039 |
| 7th Bogota University Open | 2013 | 12 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henry Contreras's chess games?
528 games by Henry Contreras, 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 Henry Contreras has played.
What does Henry Contreras play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Henry Contreras opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henry Contreras answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Henry Contreras play as White?
As White, Henry Contreras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (54 games, 53.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Scotch Game (17 games, 76.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 262 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henry Contreras play as Black?
As Black, Henry Contreras most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (70 games, 41.4% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (17 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 267 games.
What is Henry Contreras's FIDE rating?
Henry Contreras is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess, 2,185 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Henry Contreras played?
Our database contains 528 games by Henry Contreras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 249 wins, 58 draws, 222 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henry Contreras?
528 games by Henry Contreras 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.