Prepare against Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona
FM · CRI · World #13,018 classical · FIDE ID 6500625
When preparing against Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona 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 | 2,128 | 2,239 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,152 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,231 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 60 | 42 | 78 | 33.3% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 96 | 28 | 23 | 45 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 73.8% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 19 | 22.6% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues Nc3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Gorgona usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 53.3% | 39.6% |
| c5 | 19 | 42.2% | 52.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 77.1% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's chess games
All 180 games by Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 42 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 12/2/14 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A63 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Alexander Ramirez | 2,576 | chT-CRI | A48 |
| Jul 2025 | Bendeguz Bodrogi | 2,481 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Apr 2025 | Karol Kucza | 2,316 | Titled Tue Late | B72 |
| Jul 2012 | Sergio Duran Vega | 2,303 | chT-CRI | A31 |
| Sep 2004 | Lemnys A. Arias | 2,303 | San Jose zt 2.3.c2 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 10.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-CRI | 2010 | 24 | 6 | 2,021 |
| ch-CRI 76th | 2013 | 12 | 3 | 2,065 |
| 67th ch-CRI | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,090 |
| ch-CRC | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,259 |
| 2nd San Jose Goicoechea | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,269 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
| Budapest Open 08 | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's chess games?
180 games by Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona, from Apr 2003 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 Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona has played.
What does Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona play as White?
As White, Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona is currently rated 2,128 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,239 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona played?
Our database contains 180 games by Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 42 draws, 78 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona?
180 games by Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona 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.