Prepare against Juan Ricardo Cardona
Colombia · World #50,942 classical · FIDE ID 4434722
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Ricardo Cardona, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ricardo Cardona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ricardo Cardona 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 | 1,889 | 1,916 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,907 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,920 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 37 | 15 | 30 | 45.1% |
| As White | 45 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 57.8% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ricardo Cardona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ricardo Cardona's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 91.1% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 67.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Cardona usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cardona usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 87.5% | 47.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Juan Ricardo Cardona's chess games
All 82 games by Juan Ricardo Cardona in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 37 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Cesar Augusto Montoya Diaz | 2,139 | Antioquia Open | E73 |
| Aug 2014 | Milena Herrera | 2,121 | 20th Medellin Flores Open | B40 |
| Apr 2014 | Jhon Edison Castano | 2,078 | Antioquia Open | B83 |
| Mar 2014 | Alejandro Uribe Sanchez | 1,993 | Medellin de Segunda Cat. Antioquia | B34 |
| Jun 2014 | Jaidor S. Gomez Perez | 1,755 | ch-COL U14 | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-U14-Antioquia Region | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,708 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,754 |
| 20th Medellin Flores Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,942 |
| Antioquia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Medellin de Segunda Cat. Antioquia | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,050 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-East Region U14 | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ricardo Cardona's chess games?
82 games by Juan Ricardo Cardona, from May 2013 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 Ricardo Cardona has played.
What does Juan Ricardo Cardona play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Juan Ricardo Cardona opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ricardo Cardona answers 1...c6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Juan Ricardo Cardona play as White?
As White, Juan Ricardo Cardona's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ricardo Cardona play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ricardo Cardona most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Juan Ricardo Cardona's FIDE rating?
Juan Ricardo Cardona is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Juan Ricardo Cardona played?
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Ricardo Cardona, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 15 draws, 30 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ricardo Cardona?
82 games by Juan Ricardo Cardona 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.