Prepare against Juan Camilo Valenzuela
Colombia · World #82,731 classical · FIDE ID 4427521
When preparing against Juan Camilo Valenzuela, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Juan Camilo Valenzuela, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Camilo Valenzuela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Camilo Valenzuela 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 | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,813 | 1,813 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 51 | 19 | 61 | 38.9% |
| As White | 67 | 31 | 6 | 30 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 64 | 20 | 13 | 31 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Camilo Valenzuela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Camilo Valenzuela's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 62.7% | 47.6% |
| b3 | 15 | 22.4% | 63.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Valenzuela usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 57.8% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 13 | 28.9% | 34.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Juan Camilo Valenzuela's chess games
All 131 games by Juan Camilo Valenzuela in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 51 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Sergio Gomez Barrero | 2,054 | Florencia Open | C03 |
| Jun 2015 | Raul Andres Viasus | 1,981 | Florencia San Pedrino-Caqueta | B23 |
| Mar 2017 | Jhon Estiven Muelas Ceballos | 1,927 | Ibague sf3 U18 | A00 |
| Nov 2014 | Gustavo Leon Morales | 1,910 | ch-COL School U15 | C22 |
| Dec 2015 | Carlos Alberto Cuevas | 1,891 | Florencia Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,680 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,469 |
| 19th Medellin Flores Open | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,653 |
| 5th Caqueta Florencia Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,112 |
| ch-COL Amateurs U1700 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,343 |
| Florencia Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,891 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,555 |
| Florencia San Pedrino-Caqueta | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Camilo Valenzuela's chess games?
131 games by Juan Camilo Valenzuela, from Sep 2013 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 Juan Camilo Valenzuela has played.
What does Juan Camilo Valenzuela play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Juan Camilo Valenzuela opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Camilo Valenzuela answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Juan Camilo Valenzuela play as White?
As White, Juan Camilo Valenzuela's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Camilo Valenzuela play as Black?
As Black, Juan Camilo Valenzuela most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Juan Camilo Valenzuela's FIDE rating?
Juan Camilo Valenzuela is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,813 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,781 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Juan Camilo Valenzuela played?
Our database contains 131 games by Juan Camilo Valenzuela, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 19 draws, 61 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Camilo Valenzuela?
131 games by Juan Camilo Valenzuela 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.