Prepare against Jorge Elias Salej Higgins
Colombia · World #35,712 classical · FIDE ID 4404416
When preparing against Jorge Elias Salej Higgins, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jorge Elias Salej Higgins, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Elias Salej Higgins 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 | 1,956 | 2,128 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,114 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,111 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 38.9% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 35.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 285 rated games against 230 different opponents, across 41 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 | 115 | 46 | 30 | 39 | 40.0% | 1,981 | 1,998 | 9 |
| Rapid | 123 | 68 | 15 | 40 | 55.3% | 1,800 | 1,870 | 6 |
| Blitz | 47 | 28 | 2 | 17 | 59.6% | 1,812 | 1,853 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 41 | 4 | 7 | 30 | 9.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 182 | 104 | 27 | 51 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1,859 | 2,019 |
| 2025 | 40 | 21 | 6 | 13 | 1,801 | 1,881 |
| 2024 | 37 | 20 | 2 | 15 | 1,771 | 1,771 |
| 2023 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 1,783 | 1,999 |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1,710 | 1,783 |
| 2019 | 40 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 1,803 | 1,847 |
| 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,757 | 1,801 |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1,839 | 1,999 |
| 2015 | 14 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 1,925 | 1,998 |
| 2014 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2,212 | 1,926 |
| 2013 | 46 | 21 | 9 | 16 | 1,995 | 1,981 |
| 2012 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,997 | 1,897 |
| 2011 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 1,914 | 2,114 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,926 | 1,926 |
| 2009 | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 2,115 | 2,140 |
| 2007 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2,122 | 1,988 |
Where Jorge Elias Salej Higgins has played
Colombia (38) · United States (3)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Higgins usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Higgins usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's chess games
All 36 games by Jorge Elias Salej Higgins in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Raul Quintero | 2,160 | Bogota IRT Open | E90 |
| May 2009 | Cesar Camilo Perez Olarte | 2,097 | Bogota IRT Open | B30 |
| Oct 2011 | Miguel Contreras | 2,088 | 5th Bogota Univ Central Open A | B12 |
| May 2009 | Jhonny Ospina Loaiza | 2,058 | Bogota IRT Open | E97 |
| May 2009 | Oscar Alexander Ospina Ortiz | 2,002 | Bogota IRT Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Bogota Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,010 |
| Bogota IRT Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,215 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,701 |
| 4th Bogota McGregor Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 2,042 |
| Bogota Triduo Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Bogota Distrital 77th | 2015 | 3 | 3 | 2,082 |
| Bogota Torneo Distrital Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 1,972 |
| Bogota Mayores Distrital Open 11 | 2011 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's chess games?
36 games by Jorge Elias Salej Higgins, from Jan 2010 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 Jorge Elias Salej Higgins has played.
What does Jorge Elias Salej Higgins play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jorge Elias Salej Higgins opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Elias Salej Higgins answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jorge Elias Salej Higgins play as White?
As White, Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Elias Salej Higgins play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Elias Salej Higgins most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jorge Elias Salej Higgins's FIDE rating?
Jorge Elias Salej Higgins is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (May 2010).
How many games has Jorge Elias Salej Higgins played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jorge Elias Salej Higgins, covering Jan 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Elias Salej Higgins?
36 games by Jorge Elias Salej Higgins 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.