Prepare against Julio Cesar Ceballos
Colombia · World #59,053 classical · FIDE ID 4415531
When preparing against Julio Cesar Ceballos, expect 1.Nf3 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 99 games by Julio Cesar Ceballos, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julio Cesar Ceballos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julio Cesar Ceballos 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,843 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,909 | 1,950 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 43 | 18 | 38 | 43.4% |
| As White | 48 | 16 | 12 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 27 | 6 | 18 | 52.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julio Cesar Ceballos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julio Cesar Ceballos's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 47.9% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 41.7% | 42.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 8.3% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 48% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 42.5% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ceballos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 74.1% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Julio Cesar Ceballos's chess games
All 99 games by Julio Cesar Ceballos in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 43 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Jorge Hernan Lopez Ramirez | 1,969 | Bogota Navidad Open | B22 |
| Nov 2015 | Soren Federico Obando Guzman | 1,966 | Bogota IRT Clasico Lab Open | A61 |
| Dec 2016 | Edwin Johann Forero | 1,957 | Bogota Navidad Open | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Francisco Javier Ramirez Beltran | 1,933 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | A15 |
| May 2009 | Hernan Pelaez | 1,917 | Bogota IRT Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,620 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Tunja Liga Boyaca | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,832 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,840 |
| Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-2300 Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,852 |
| Bogota IRT Clasico Lab Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julio Cesar Ceballos's chess games?
99 games by Julio Cesar Ceballos, from Jun 2015 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 Julio Cesar Ceballos has played.
What does Julio Cesar Ceballos play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Julio Cesar Ceballos opens with 1.Nf3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julio Cesar Ceballos answers 1...g6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Julio Cesar Ceballos play as White?
As White, Julio Cesar Ceballos's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julio Cesar Ceballos play as Black?
As Black, Julio Cesar Ceballos most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Julio Cesar Ceballos's FIDE rating?
Julio Cesar Ceballos is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,909 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Julio Cesar Ceballos played?
Our database contains 99 games by Julio Cesar Ceballos, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 18 draws, 38 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julio Cesar Ceballos?
99 games by Julio Cesar Ceballos 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.