Prepare against Juan Esteban Cabiativa
Colombia · World #5,999 classical · FIDE ID 4482174
When preparing against Juan Esteban Cabiativa, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 426 games by Juan Esteban Cabiativa, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Esteban Cabiativa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Esteban Cabiativa 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 | 2,248 | 2,248 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,295 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,397 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 426 | 204 | 100 | 120 | 47.9% |
| As White | 211 | 105 | 51 | 54 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 215 | 99 | 49 | 66 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Esteban Cabiativa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Esteban Cabiativa's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 44.1% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 52 | 24.6% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 19.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 8.5% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues d4 (76.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Cabiativa usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 87 | 75.7% | 55.7% |
| e5 | 14 | 12.2% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 13 | 11.3% | 53.8% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 65.5% | 61.8% |
| d5 | 19 | 32.8% | 68.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Juan Esteban Cabiativa's chess games
All 426 games by Juan Esteban Cabiativa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 204 wins, 100 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 54 | 21/16/16 | 38.9% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D00 | London System | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Gabriel Flom | 2,449 | Bucaramanga Open | D10 |
| May 2024 | Diego Saul Rodri Flores Quillas | 2,431 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B81 |
| Sep 2023 | Michal Koziorowicz | 2,321 | 60th Wch U20 | B30 |
| Sep 2023 | Alberto Rivera | 2,297 | Bucaramanga Open | C41 |
| May 2024 | Alonso Zapata | 2,295 | 18th American Continental | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 25 | 13 | 1,899 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2022 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,754 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 16 | 9 | 1,799 |
| World Youth Open U16 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,099 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 10 | 8 | 2,209 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,150 |
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Esteban Cabiativa's chess games?
426 games by Juan Esteban Cabiativa, from May 2018 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 Juan Esteban Cabiativa has played.
What does Juan Esteban Cabiativa play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Juan Esteban Cabiativa opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Esteban Cabiativa answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Juan Esteban Cabiativa play as White?
As White, Juan Esteban Cabiativa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Esteban Cabiativa play as Black?
As Black, Juan Esteban Cabiativa most often plays: Sicilian (54 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 77.8% win rate); London System (8 games, 87.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Juan Esteban Cabiativa's FIDE rating?
Juan Esteban Cabiativa is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Juan Esteban Cabiativa played?
Our database contains 426 games by Juan Esteban Cabiativa, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 100 draws, 120 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Esteban Cabiativa?
426 games by Juan Esteban Cabiativa 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.