Prepare against Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera
IM · Colombia · World #32,482 classical · FIDE ID 4400100
When preparing against Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 12.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 811 games by Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera 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 | 1,972 | 2,299 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,989 | 2,193 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,006 | 2,227 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 811 | 346 | 200 | 266 | 42.7% |
| As White | 405 | 185 | 97 | 123 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 407 | 161 | 103 | 143 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 362 | 89.4% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 22 | 5.4% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 8 | 2.0% | 81.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Herrera usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Herrera usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Herrera usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Herrera usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 78.3% | 58.5% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.4% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 113 | 88.3% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's chess games
All 811 games by Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 346 wins, 200 draws, 266 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 79 | 37/17/25 | 46.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 15/4/17 | 41.7% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 8/8/3 | 42.1% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 63 | 35/14/14 | 55.6% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 42 | 16/9/17 | 38.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 14/7/15 | 38.9% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 10/9/13 | 31.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A34 | English Opening | 16 | 2/9/5 | 12.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 9/4/0 | 69.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1978 | Oscar Panno | 2,580 | Bogota | A79 |
| Nov 1978 | Gudmundur Sigurjonsson | 2,500 | Olympiad-23 | B84 |
| Jan 1979 | Silvino Garcia Martinez | 2,465 | Capablanca Memorial-15 | B42 |
| Jan 1979 | Jose Luis Vilela De Acuna | 2,460 | Capablanca Memorial-15 | C16 |
| Jan 1980 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,440 | ch-COL | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 63 | 35.5 | 2,266 |
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 31 | 20 | 2,362 |
| Bogota | 1978 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,415 |
| Caracas | 1973 | 19 | 14 | – |
| Capablanca Memorial-12 Maestros | 1975 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| Capablanca Memorial 13 Group C | 1976 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,401 |
| 3rd Havana Juventud Rebelde | 1978 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-COL 26 | 1977 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,353 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alonso Zapata (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's chess games?
811 games by Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera has played.
What does Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (79 games, 46.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (63 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (42 games, 38.1% win rate); Indian Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 407 games.
What is Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,989 in rapid and 2,006 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera played?
Our database contains 811 games by Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 346 wins, 200 draws, 266 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera?
811 games by Jose Antonio Gutierrez Herrera 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.