Prepare against Jose Pompilio Gamboa
Colombia · World #71,747 classical · FIDE ID 4431421
When preparing against Jose Pompilio Gamboa, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Pompilio Gamboa, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Pompilio Gamboa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Pompilio Gamboa 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 | 1,816 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,825 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,831 | 1,846 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 22 | 5 | 19 | 47.8% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 48.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 79 rated games against 74 different opponents, across 11 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 | 47 | 21 | 4 | 22 | 44.7% | 1,832 | 1,744 | 4 |
| Rapid | 25 | 11 | 0 | 14 | 44.0% | 1,748 | 1,628 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% | 1,806 | 1,726 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 22 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 13.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 25 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1,715 | 1,886 |
| 2024 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,724 | 1,591 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,555 | 1,155 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,712 | 1,712 |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1,525 | 1,391 |
| 2019 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,773 | 1,830 |
| 2017 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,970 | 1,703 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,911 | 1,778 |
| 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 1,934 | 1,684 |
| 2011 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2,208 | 2,208 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Pompilio Gamboa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Pompilio Gamboa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Gamboa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 93.8% | 63.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Pompilio Gamboa's chess games
All 46 games by Jose Pompilio Gamboa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 22 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Carlos Ramirez | 2,280 | ch-COL | C28 |
| Aug 2011 | Yimmy Matoma | 2,057 | Ibague Open | B20 |
| Aug 2019 | Alejandro Puerto | 1,967 | Tunja Boyaca Open B | C50 |
| Jul 2013 | Diego Alexander Parra Varon | 1,922 | ch-COL | B30 |
| Nov 2016 | Franklin Leandro Latorre | 1,895 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
| Ibague Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,170 |
| Tolima Deportivo Open | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,726 |
| IRT Ajedrez Clasico Ciudad de Ibague 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Tolima Departamenl Amateur | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,526 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Pompilio Gamboa's chess games?
46 games by Jose Pompilio Gamboa, from Aug 2013 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 Jose Pompilio Gamboa has played.
What does Jose Pompilio Gamboa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Pompilio Gamboa opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Pompilio Gamboa answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Pompilio Gamboa play as White?
As White, Jose Pompilio Gamboa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Pompilio Gamboa play as Black?
As Black, Jose Pompilio Gamboa most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jose Pompilio Gamboa's FIDE rating?
Jose Pompilio Gamboa is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,831 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Jose Pompilio Gamboa played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Pompilio Gamboa, covering Aug 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (47.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Pompilio Gamboa?
46 games by Jose Pompilio Gamboa 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.