Prepare against Joseph Almanza Montoya
Colombia · World #50,417 classical · FIDE ID 144414358
Our database contains 72 games by Joseph Almanza Montoya, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Almanza Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Almanza Montoya 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 | 1,892 | 1,916 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,766 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,749 | 1,749 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 27 | 10 | 35 | 37.5% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 14 | 5 | 22 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 96.8% | 51.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Montoya usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Montoya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 35.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Joseph Almanza Montoya's chess games
All 72 games by Joseph Almanza Montoya in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2022 - 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Edwin Johann Forero | 1,911 | 18th American Continental | B52 |
| May 2024 | Diego Lopez Cardona | 1,908 | ch-Medellin Antioquia | B55 |
| May 2024 | Fernando Gadea | 1,878 | 18th American Continental | A80 |
| Jun 2024 | Jesus Eduardo Sandoval | 1,873 | 18th American Continental Rapid | C64 |
| Oct 2023 | Jonathan Toro | 1,854 | Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | B97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Medellin Antioquia | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,706 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,858 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,574 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,410 |
| 2nd Sabaneta Open B | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,663 |
| ITT Raza Antioquia | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Almanza Montoya's chess games?
72 games by Joseph Almanza Montoya, from Oct 2022 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 Joseph Almanza Montoya has played.
What does Joseph Almanza Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Joseph Almanza Montoya opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Almanza Montoya answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Joseph Almanza Montoya play as White?
As White, Joseph Almanza Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Almanza Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Almanza Montoya most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Joseph Almanza Montoya's FIDE rating?
Joseph Almanza Montoya is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,749 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Joseph Almanza Montoya played?
Our database contains 72 games by Joseph Almanza Montoya, covering Oct 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Almanza Montoya?
72 games by Joseph Almanza Montoya 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.