Prepare against Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez
Colombia · World #66,500 classical · FIDE ID 144400969
When preparing against Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez, expect 1.Nf3 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez 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 | 1,835 | 1,859 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 1,946 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,819 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 18 | 6 | 6 | 60.0% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 249 rated games against 188 different opponents, across 33 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 75 | 41 | 12 | 22 | 54.7% | 1,732 | 1,739 | 11 |
| Rapid | 78 | 45 | 7 | 26 | 57.7% | 1,715 | 1,715 | 7 |
| Blitz | 78 | 45 | 7 | 26 | 57.7% | 1,659 | 1,673 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 49 | 19 | 59 | 38.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 37 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 67.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 32 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,887 | 1,837 |
| 2025 | 73 | 45 | 9 | 19 | 1,764 | 1,850 |
| 2024 | 45 | 24 | 8 | 13 | 1,834 | 1,867 |
| 2023 | 67 | 42 | 6 | 19 | 1,553 | 1,533 |
| 2022 | 49 | 25 | 2 | 22 | 1,504 | 1,444 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,339 | 1,072 |
Where Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez has played
Colombia (31) · Panama (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 71% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 36.4% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's chess games
All 30 games by Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2022 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Daniel Jose Vargas Sanchez | 2,025 | VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O15 | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Jaime Alberto Moreno Mora | 1,910 | Bogota Distrito Capital Open B | A57 |
| Sep 2024 | Julian Conti | 1,907 | Bogota Distrito Capital Open B | E60 |
| Sep 2024 | Fernando Estrella Becerra | 1,891 | Bogota Distrito Capital Open B | A36 |
| Oct 2026 | Oscar Adriano Coaquira Gonzales | 1,878 | VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O15 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 1,892 |
| VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O15 | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,054 |
| Bogota Distrito Capital Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,063 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,428 |
| VII Campeonato Sudamericano U15 absoluto | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's chess games?
30 games by Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez, from Jul 2022 to Nov 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 Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez has played.
What does Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez opens with 1.Nf3 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez play as White?
As White, Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez played?
Our database contains 30 games by Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez, covering Jul 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 6 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez?
30 games by Johan Felipe Velandia Jimenez 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.