Prepare against Jhon Jairo Bolivar
Colombia · World #39,417 classical · FIDE ID 4403860
When preparing against Jhon Jairo Bolivar, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 102 games by Jhon Jairo Bolivar, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jhon Jairo Bolivar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jhon Jairo Bolivar 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 | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 1,996 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,197 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 55 | 12 | 35 | 53.9% |
| As White | 54 | 33 | 6 | 15 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 48 | 22 | 6 | 20 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jhon Jairo Bolivar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jhon Jairo Bolivar's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 51.9% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 19 | 35.2% | 71.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 71.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Bolivar usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 53.1% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 9 | 28.1% | 27.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 9.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Jhon Jairo Bolivar's chess games
All 102 games by Jhon Jairo Bolivar in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 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: 55 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | French Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Juan Sebastian Camacho | 2,238 | ch-COL | B51 |
| Dec 2008 | David Rogelio Betancourt Giraldo | 2,224 | ch-COL | A34 |
| Mar 2004 | Trond M. Thorgersen | 2,220 | — | D32 |
| Mar 2004 | Daniel Canteli Martinez | 2,051 | — | B66 |
| Jan 2016 | Andres Mauricio Robledo | 1,967 | ch-COL U2000 | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,136 |
| 10th Barranquilla Carnaval Cup | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,352 |
| Navidad Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-COL | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Barranquilla Copa Siglo 21st | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 1,833 |
| Barranquilla Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 2,318 |
| Maicao Open | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,945 |
| COL m02 | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jhon Jairo Bolivar's chess games?
102 games by Jhon Jairo Bolivar, from Dec 2012 to Jul 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 Jhon Jairo Bolivar has played.
What does Jhon Jairo Bolivar play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Jhon Jairo Bolivar opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jhon Jairo Bolivar answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jhon Jairo Bolivar play as White?
As White, Jhon Jairo Bolivar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jhon Jairo Bolivar play as Black?
As Black, Jhon Jairo Bolivar most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Jhon Jairo Bolivar's FIDE rating?
Jhon Jairo Bolivar is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,938 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jhon Jairo Bolivar played?
Our database contains 102 games by Jhon Jairo Bolivar, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses (53.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jhon Jairo Bolivar?
102 games by Jhon Jairo Bolivar 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.