Prepare against Juan Carlos Buitrago
FM · Colombia · World #35,711 classical · FIDE ID 4401530
When preparing against Juan Carlos Buitrago, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 178 games by Juan Carlos Buitrago, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Buitrago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Buitrago 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 | 2,212 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 1,968 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 72 | 53 | 53 | 40.4% |
| As White | 85 | 35 | 24 | 26 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 93 | 37 | 29 | 27 | 39.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 383 rated games against 301 different opponents, across 53 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 | 366 | 151 | 95 | 120 | 41.3% | 1,969 | 1,982 | 19 |
| Rapid | 17 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 52.9% | 1,879 | 1,879 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 135 | 20 | 40 | 75 | 14.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 188 | 104 | 45 | 39 | 55.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1,848 | 1,756 |
| 2025 | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 1,995 | 2,075 |
| 2024 | 44 | 23 | 9 | 12 | 1,809 | 1,909 |
| 2023 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1,670 | 1,720 |
| 2022 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 1,939 | 1,772 |
| 2021 | 54 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 1,915 | 1,915 |
| 2018 | 26 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 1,990 | 2,022 |
| 2017 | 54 | 23 | 14 | 17 | 1,959 | 1,992 |
| 2016 | 22 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 1,894 | 2,037 |
| 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1,924 | 1,991 |
| 2014 | 27 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 1,989 | 2,005 |
| 2013 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2,120 | 2,035 |
| 2010 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,222 | 2,177 |
| 2008 | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 2,202 | 2,152 |
| 2007 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 | 2,200 |
| 2006 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2,227 | 2,067 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Buitrago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Buitrago's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 96.5% | 54.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Buitrago usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Buitrago usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Buitrago usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Buitrago usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 98.0% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 46.7% | 53.6% |
Juan Carlos Buitrago's chess games
All 178 games by Juan Carlos Buitrago in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 72 wins, 53 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D49 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Jhon Edison Munoz Galvez | 2,335 | 26th Manizales Open | E38 |
| Jul 2013 | Jairo Andres Hernandez Sanchez | 2,320 | ch-COL | C86 |
| Jul 2007 | Julian Martinez | 2,251 | 4th American Continental | D48 |
| Jun 2017 | Wagner Martins Madeira | 2,185 | 13th American Continental | D87 |
| Dec 2016 | Carlos Armando Beltran | 2,181 | Santiago de Cali Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,059 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 1,799 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,254 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,093 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| Pan American Continental | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,244 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Buitrago's chess games?
178 games by Juan Carlos Buitrago, from Apr 2003 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 Juan Carlos Buitrago has played.
What does Juan Carlos Buitrago play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Buitrago opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Buitrago answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Buitrago play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Buitrago's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Buitrago play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Buitrago most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Juan Carlos Buitrago's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Buitrago is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Juan Carlos Buitrago played?
Our database contains 178 games by Juan Carlos Buitrago, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 53 draws, 53 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Buitrago?
178 games by Juan Carlos Buitrago 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.