Prepare against John Alejandro Vega Cotacio
Colombia · World #108,058 classical · FIDE ID 4459865
When preparing against John Alejandro Vega Cotacio, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 39 games by John Alejandro Vega Cotacio, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Alejandro Vega Cotacio 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 | 1,707 | 1,730 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,896 | 1,896 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,809 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 5 | 19 | 38.5% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 47.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 582 rated games against 418 different opponents, across 77 events in 1 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 | 119 | 48 | 22 | 49 | 40.3% | 1,678 | 1,582 | 7 |
| Rapid | 227 | 114 | 25 | 88 | 50.2% | 1,706 | 1,685 | 6 |
| Blitz | 224 | 98 | 15 | 111 | 43.8% | 1,686 | 1,582 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 241 | 52 | 24 | 165 | 21.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 151 | 94 | 22 | 35 | 62.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 72 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 65 | 31 | 7 | 27 | 1,854 | 1,847 |
| 2025 | 117 | 52 | 15 | 50 | 1,799 | 1,773 |
| 2024 | 103 | 51 | 15 | 37 | 1,765 | 1,754 |
| 2023 | 104 | 52 | 7 | 45 | 1,536 | 1,496 |
| 2022 | 96 | 44 | 9 | 43 | 1,641 | 1,435 |
| 2021 | 32 | 15 | 6 | 11 | 1,430 | 1,430 |
| 2020 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1,556 | 1,245 |
| 2019 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,373 | 973 |
| 2018 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1,474 | 1,074 |
| 2017 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 1,664 | 1,464 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Cotacio usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cotacio usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Cotacio usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Cotacio usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Cotacio usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 71.4% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's chess games
All 39 games by John Alejandro Vega Cotacio in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Jan Seehagen | 1,768 | Cali Valle Colombia Open B | B84 |
| Jun 2024 | Matias Ocampo Cadavid | 1,680 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B13 |
| Mar 2024 | Juan Stiven Ospina Aponte | 1,600 | ch-COL U18 | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Jean Paul Vasquez Ramirez | 1,531 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B80 |
| Jun 2024 | Martin Velasquez Hernandez | 1,528 | 18th American Continental Rapid | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,552 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,816 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,791 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,578 |
| ch-COL sf3 U12 | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,340 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,778 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's chess games?
39 games by John Alejandro Vega Cotacio, from Dec 2017 to Oct 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 Alejandro Vega Cotacio has played.
What does John Alejandro Vega Cotacio play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, John Alejandro Vega Cotacio opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Alejandro Vega Cotacio answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does John Alejandro Vega Cotacio play as White?
As White, John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Alejandro Vega Cotacio play as Black?
As Black, John Alejandro Vega Cotacio most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is John Alejandro Vega Cotacio's FIDE rating?
John Alejandro Vega Cotacio is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,896 in rapid and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,730 (Feb 2025).
How many games has John Alejandro Vega Cotacio played?
Our database contains 39 games by John Alejandro Vega Cotacio, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Alejandro Vega Cotacio?
39 games by John Alejandro Vega Cotacio 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.