Prepare against Juan Esteban Cardona Duque
Colombia · World #25,733 classical · FIDE ID 4495357
When preparing against Juan Esteban Cardona Duque, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.9% over 21 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Juan Esteban Cardona Duque, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Esteban Cardona Duque 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 | 2,013 | 2,013 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,077 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,205 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 63 | 24 | 52 | 45.3% |
| As White | 67 | 29 | 9 | 29 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 34 | 15 | 23 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 73.1% | 43.9% |
| c4 | 15 | 22.4% | 73.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Duque usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Duque usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 78.3% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's chess games
All 139 games by Juan Esteban Cardona Duque in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2021 - Aug 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: 63 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A17 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Juan Esteban Cabiativa | 2,290 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | A35 |
| Jul 2026 | Gustavo Adolfo Cadena M | 2,257 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | D17 |
| Jul 2026 | Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz | 2,234 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | A25 |
| Mar 2024 | Agustin Nieto | 2,069 | ch-COL sf | A38 |
| Jul 2026 | Jorge Esteban Tobar B | 2,057 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,988 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,074 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 18 | 2026 | 8 | 8 | 2,192 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,337 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial B | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's chess games?
139 games by Juan Esteban Cardona Duque, from Jan 2021 to Aug 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 Cardona Duque has played.
What does Juan Esteban Cardona Duque play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Juan Esteban Cardona Duque opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Esteban Cardona Duque answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Juan Esteban Cardona Duque play as White?
As White, Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Esteban Cardona Duque play as Black?
As Black, Juan Esteban Cardona Duque most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Juan Esteban Cardona Duque's FIDE rating?
Juan Esteban Cardona Duque is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Juan Esteban Cardona Duque played?
Our database contains 139 games by Juan Esteban Cardona Duque, covering Jan 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 24 draws, 52 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Esteban Cardona Duque?
139 games by Juan Esteban Cardona Duque 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.