Prepare against Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia
Colombia · World #12,243 classical · FIDE ID 4454448
When preparing against Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 156 games by Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia 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 | 2,139 | 2,139 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,101 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,183 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 156 | 70 | 25 | 61 | 44.9% |
| As White | 83 | 40 | 14 | 29 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 30 | 11 | 32 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 80.7% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 16.9% | 60.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Velandia usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Velandia usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Velandia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Velandia usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Velandia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 92.7% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 86.4% | 44.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's chess games
All 156 games by Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Sep 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: 70 wins, 25 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | David Santiago Lopez Ramirez | 2,225 | Tocancipa Cundinamarca Cup | E71 |
| Apr 2025 | David Daniel Camacho Campusano | 2,197 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B50 |
| Aug 2026 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,169 | Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Open | A47 |
| Jul 2023 | Alvaro Puentes | 2,089 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | C41 |
| Apr 2024 | Efrain Valle | 2,049 | 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semifinal De Mayores Absoluto Colombia 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
| ch-COL sf3 U12 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,534 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,068 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,491 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,646 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,747 |
| 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's chess games?
156 games by Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia, from Jul 2016 to Sep 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 Sebastian Luna Velandia has played.
What does Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia play as White?
As White, Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia play as Black?
As Black, Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia's FIDE rating?
Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia played?
Our database contains 156 games by Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia, covering Jul 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 25 draws, 61 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia?
156 games by Juan Sebastian Luna Velandia 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.