Prepare against Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez
Colombia · World #69,910 classical · FIDE ID 4491017
When preparing against Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 78 games by Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez 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 | 1,821 | 1,821 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,788 | 1,788 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,898 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 7 | 40 | 39.7% |
| As White | 41 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 3 | 23 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 75.6% | 58.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 24.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 69.2% | 27.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez's chess games
All 78 games by Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 31 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Alvaro Guelgua | 2,063 | ch-COL Students | A08 |
| May 2026 | Efrain Valle | 2,012 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | C28 |
| Dec 2022 | Juan Carlos Zapata Cuartas | 1,985 | Cali Valle Colombia Open B | D52 |
| Nov 2019 | Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba | 1,967 | 2nd Uniagraria AlphaZero Open | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Stid Jafhar Cardozo | 1,911 | Ibague Blitz Open | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Students | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,776 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 1,796 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,709 |
| ch-Central America Carribean U20 | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,401 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,694 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,856 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| chD-COL | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez's chess games?
78 games by Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez, from Dec 2019 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 Manuel Canchala Jimenez has played.
What does Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...a6 (10% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,788 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez played?
Our database contains 78 games by Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez?
78 games by Juan Manuel Canchala Jimenez 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.