Prepare against John Alberto Millan
CM · Colombia · World #63,395 classical · FIDE ID 4410629
When preparing against John Alberto Millan, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 49 games by John Alberto Millan, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find John Alberto Millan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Alberto Millan 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 | 1,844 | 2,048 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,949 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,879 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 24 | 7 | 18 | 49.0% |
| As White | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 65.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Alberto Millan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Alberto Millan's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 43.5% | 95.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 34.8% | 68.8% |
| b4 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 95.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Millan usually continues Bg5 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Millan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Millan usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Millan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Millan usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Millan usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
John Alberto Millan's chess games
All 49 games by John Alberto Millan 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: 24 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Luis Carlos De Arco | 2,182 | ch-COL | A45 |
| Dec 2008 | Eric Jabib Ruiz | 2,161 | ch-COL | A45 |
| Oct 2012 | Yuleikys Fleites Marti | 2,156 | 10th Bogota Open | C27 |
| Oct 2013 | Facundo Pugliese | 1,943 | ch-Pan American Amateur | A45 |
| Oct 2013 | Leonardo D'Andrea | 1,936 | ch-Pan American Amateur | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 8 | 2,215 |
| ch-COL | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Bogota IRT Clasico Lab Open | 2015 | 6 | 0 | 1,287 |
| ch-Armenia Quindio | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 20th Manizales Open | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Alberto Millan's chess games?
49 games by John Alberto Millan, 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 John Alberto Millan has played.
What does John Alberto Millan play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, John Alberto Millan opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.b4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Alberto Millan answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does John Alberto Millan play as White?
As White, John Alberto Millan's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Alberto Millan play as Black?
As Black, John Alberto Millan most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is John Alberto Millan's FIDE rating?
John Alberto Millan is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,048 (Nov 2015).
How many games has John Alberto Millan played?
Our database contains 49 games by John Alberto Millan, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (49.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Alberto Millan?
49 games by John Alberto Millan 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.