Prepare against Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes
Colombia · World #29,937 classical · FIDE ID 4406575
Our database contains 189 games by Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes 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 | 1,986 | 2,030 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,985 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,918 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 189 | 77 | 32 | 79 | 40.7% |
| As White | 99 | 43 | 17 | 39 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 90 | 34 | 15 | 40 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 43 | 43.4% | 52.3% |
| d4 | 26 | 26.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 21.2% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 8.1% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 43% of White games, 52.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 50 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 80.8% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's chess games
All 189 games by Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 77 wins, 32 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Juan Ramon Galiana Salom | 2,181 | 19th Calvia Amateur Open | C12 |
| Jun 2026 | Nicolas Mateo Gonzalez Lopez | 2,152 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | 3er Trono de los Grandes | A54 |
| Oct 2021 | Agustin Nieto Medina | 2,141 | Manizales Las Americas Open A | C06 |
| Oct 2021 | Gustavo E. Juarez Flores | 2,108 | Ibague Open | C06 |
| Apr 2018 | Luz Elena Orozco | 2,091 | ch-COL sf 2nd | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santander U20 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,807 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,741 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,138 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,081 |
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,913 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's chess games?
189 games by Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes, from Jan 2012 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 Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes has played.
What does Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes opens with 1.c4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes play as White?
As White, Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes play as Black?
As Black, Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes's FIDE rating?
Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes is currently rated 1,986 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (May 2025).
How many games has Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes played?
Our database contains 189 games by Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 32 draws, 79 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes?
189 games by Jair Alfonso Cuesta Cifuentes 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.