Prepare against John Jairo Cifuentes
IM · Colombia · World #11,520 classical · FIDE ID 4404467
When preparing against John Jairo Cifuentes, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 37.3% over 51 games.
Our database contains 401 games by John Jairo Cifuentes, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find John Jairo Cifuentes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout John Jairo 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 | 2,148 | 2,290 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,313 | Nov 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,016 | 2,292 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 204 | 66 | 131 | 50.9% |
| As White | 202 | 107 | 30 | 65 | 53.0% |
| As Black | 199 | 97 | 36 | 66 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of John Jairo Cifuentes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from John Jairo Cifuentes's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 174 | 86.1% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 6.9% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Nf3 (50.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Cifuentes usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 98 | 91.6% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 7.5% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 69.0% | 54.1% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 26.8% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.8% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
John Jairo Cifuentes's chess games
All 401 games by John Jairo Cifuentes in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - Sep 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: 204 wins, 66 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 10/2/13 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 19/7/25 | 37.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 15/3/6 | 62.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 17 | 12/2/3 | 70.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno | 2,563 | ch-COL Blitz | D02 |
| Nov 2021 | Miguel Alonso Mosquera Klinger | 2,479 | ch-COL Blitz | A55 |
| Dec 2011 | Cristhian Camilo Rios Gomez | 2,388 | 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | B83 |
| Nov 2021 | Henry Panesso Rivera | 2,386 | ch-COL Blitz | B30 |
| Mar 2017 | Michel Coto Mederos | 2,385 | 10th Havana Fernandez Memorial | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 40 | 23.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-COL | 2023 | 26 | 18 | 2,153 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 25 | 14 | 2,194 |
| ch-COL Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,410 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1,968 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,168 |
| 10th Velez Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,098 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find John Jairo Cifuentes's chess games?
401 games by John Jairo Cifuentes, from Jul 2006 to Sep 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 Jairo Cifuentes has played.
What does John Jairo Cifuentes play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, John Jairo Cifuentes opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, John Jairo Cifuentes answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does John Jairo Cifuentes play as White?
As White, John Jairo Cifuentes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does John Jairo Cifuentes play as Black?
As Black, John Jairo Cifuentes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is John Jairo Cifuentes's FIDE rating?
John Jairo Cifuentes is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,016 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,290 (Mar 2018).
How many games has John Jairo Cifuentes played?
Our database contains 401 games by John Jairo Cifuentes, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 66 draws, 131 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against John Jairo Cifuentes?
401 games by John Jairo 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.