Prepare against Juan Esteban Medina
CM · Colombia · World #142,523 classical · FIDE ID 4456114
When preparing against Juan Esteban Medina, expect 1.c4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 76 games by Juan Esteban Medina, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Esteban Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Esteban Medina 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 | 1,613 | 1,614 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,671 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,701 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 28 | 6 | 42 | 36.8% |
| As White | 43 | 19 | 3 | 21 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Esteban Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Esteban Medina's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 51.2% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 14 | 32.6% | 53.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 51% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Esteban Medina's chess games
All 76 games by Juan Esteban Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sebastian Trujillo Artunduaga | 1,860 | Zonales Ascun Cajica | Absoluto Blitz | A49 |
| Nov 2021 | Hernando Guerrero Avila | 1,744 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 | B43 |
| Nov 2021 | Nicolas Zuluaga | 1,722 | COL Subzt 2.3.4 | A30 |
| May 2026 | Arlesc Duran Lopez | 1,698 | Zonales Ascun | Absoluto Clasico | A17 |
| Apr 2021 | Juan Camilo Valenzuela | 1,672 | ch-Florencia Caqueta | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1,460 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,261 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,706 |
| 5th Caqueta Florencia Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,976 |
| ch-Florencia Caqueta | 2021 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-COL sf3 U12 | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,506 |
| Palmira Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,902 |
| Florencia Open | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Esteban Medina's chess games?
76 games by Juan Esteban Medina, from Jul 2016 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 Medina has played.
What does Juan Esteban Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Juan Esteban Medina opens with 1.c4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Esteban Medina answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Juan Esteban Medina play as White?
As White, Juan Esteban Medina's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Esteban Medina play as Black?
As Black, Juan Esteban Medina most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Juan Esteban Medina's FIDE rating?
Juan Esteban Medina is currently rated 1,613 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,614 (May 2026).
How many games has Juan Esteban Medina played?
Our database contains 76 games by Juan Esteban Medina, covering Jul 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 6 draws, 42 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Esteban Medina?
76 games by Juan Esteban Medina 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.