Prepare against Juan Esteban Zuleta
Colombia · World #53,427 classical · FIDE ID 4418310
Our database contains 201 games by Juan Esteban Zuleta, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Esteban Zuleta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Esteban Zuleta 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 | 1,880 | 1,916 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,859 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,936 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 87 | 28 | 86 | 43.3% |
| As White | 101 | 52 | 9 | 40 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 100 | 35 | 19 | 46 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Esteban Zuleta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Esteban Zuleta's side.
First moves as White (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 91.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.9% | 88.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues d4 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 88.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues e3 (80.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Zuleta usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 97.4% | 44.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 100.0% | 45.2% |
Juan Esteban Zuleta's chess games
All 201 games by Juan Esteban Zuleta in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 87 wins, 28 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| C22 | Center Game | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 11/6/20 | 29.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Alejandro Mateus | 2,241 | ch-Valle Region U26 | B90 |
| Oct 2021 | Victor Manuel Cuervo | 1,966 | Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | B53 |
| Mar 2010 | Juan David Lopez R | 1,965 | ch-Valle Region U20 Absoluto | B41 |
| Mar 2010 | Jairo Antonio Castro | 1,962 | ch-COL U16 | C00 |
| Apr 2013 | Laura Lucia Dominguez | 1,936 | Cartagena zt U18 Valle | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U16 | 2011 | 22 | 7.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-Valle Region U16 | 2012 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,769 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,964 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,043 |
| Ibague Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2010 | 7 | 1 | 1,719 |
| ch-Cali Region U16 | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Esteban Zuleta's chess games?
201 games by Juan Esteban Zuleta, from May 2010 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 Esteban Zuleta has played.
What does Juan Esteban Zuleta play on the first move as White?
Across 101 games with White in our database, Juan Esteban Zuleta opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Esteban Zuleta answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Esteban Zuleta play as White?
As White, Juan Esteban Zuleta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Center Game (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 101 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Esteban Zuleta play as Black?
As Black, Juan Esteban Zuleta most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 29.7% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Juan Esteban Zuleta's FIDE rating?
Juan Esteban Zuleta is currently rated 1,880 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (May 2010).
How many games has Juan Esteban Zuleta played?
Our database contains 201 games by Juan Esteban Zuleta, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 28 draws, 86 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Esteban Zuleta?
201 games by Juan Esteban Zuleta 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.