Prepare against Jaime Alexander Cuartas
GM · Colombia · World #606 classical · FIDE ID 4401190
Our database contains 993 games by Jaime Alexander Cuartas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jaime Alexander Cuartas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaime Alexander Cuartas 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 | 2,497 | 2,548 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,439 | 2,569 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,463 | 2,517 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 993 | 434 | 383 | 176 | 43.7% |
| As White | 480 | 223 | 190 | 67 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 513 | 211 | 193 | 109 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaime Alexander Cuartas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaime Alexander Cuartas's side.
First moves as White (480 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 413 | 86.0% | 66.9% |
| d4 | 57 | 11.9% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues Nf3 (69.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Cuartas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 104 | 41.1% | 55.8% |
| c5 | 103 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
| e5 | 44 | 17.4% | 63.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 129 | 78.7% | 60.9% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 21.3% | 50.0% |
Jaime Alexander Cuartas's chess games
All 993 games by Jaime Alexander Cuartas 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: 434 wins, 383 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 60 | 32/26/2 | 53.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 10/18/4 | 31.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 20/5/4 | 69.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 11/13/4 | 39.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/11/3 | 46.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 15/6/2 | 65.2% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 105 | 41/39/25 | 39.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 42 | 17/15/10 | 40.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 10/11/7 | 35.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 21 | 8/13/0 | 38.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 7/8/3 | 38.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Sargsyan,Shant | 2,644 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | D02 |
| Mar 2019 | Christian Bauer | 2,637 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B31 |
| Jun 2014 | Yaroslav Zherebukh | 2,618 | 22nd Montcada Open | B46 |
| Sep 2009 | Emanuel Berg | 2,616 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | E67 |
| Aug 2024 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,615 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2001 | 29 | 18.5 | 2,455 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,547 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,469 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 22 | 14 | 2,536 |
| Pamplona IRT Blitz Open | 2012 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,372 |
| Medellin | 2000 | 14 | 7 | 2,377 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 14 | 6 | 2,555 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,499 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaime Alexander Cuartas's chess games?
993 games by Jaime Alexander Cuartas, 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 Jaime Alexander Cuartas has played.
What does Jaime Alexander Cuartas play on the first move as White?
Across 480 games with White in our database, Jaime Alexander Cuartas opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaime Alexander Cuartas answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Jaime Alexander Cuartas play as White?
As White, Jaime Alexander Cuartas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (29 games, 69.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 480 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaime Alexander Cuartas play as Black?
As Black, Jaime Alexander Cuartas most often plays: Slav Defense (105 games, 39.0% win rate); Sicilian (42 games, 40.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Jaime Alexander Cuartas's FIDE rating?
Jaime Alexander Cuartas is currently rated 2,497 in classical chess, 2,439 in rapid and 2,463 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jaime Alexander Cuartas played?
Our database contains 993 games by Jaime Alexander Cuartas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 434 wins, 383 draws, 176 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaime Alexander Cuartas?
993 games by Jaime Alexander Cuartas 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.