Prepare against Leonel Huertas
Colombia · World #76,506 classical · FIDE ID 4401433
When preparing against Leonel Huertas, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 32 games by Leonel Huertas, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Leonel Huertas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leonel Huertas 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 | 1,801 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,771 | 1,786 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 62.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2025): 66 rated games against 61 different opponents, across 9 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 41 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 48.8% | 1,777 | 1,713 | 4 |
| Rapid | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 57.1% | 1,522 | 1,572 | 5 |
| Blitz | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 63.6% | 1,665 | 1,774 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 14.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 66.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,745 | 1,845 |
| 2023 | 29 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 1,614 | 1,650 |
| 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1,487 | 1,601 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,793 | 1,713 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2,057 | 1,657 |
| 2006 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 2,201 | 1,961 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leonel Huertas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leonel Huertas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 6.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 6.3% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Huertas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Huertas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Huertas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Huertas usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Huertas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Leonel Huertas's chess games
All 32 games by Leonel Huertas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Miguel Andres Herize Godoy | 1,991 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | B72 |
| Nov 2021 | Luis Angel Trujillo | 1,631 | Tolima Deportivo Open | A46 |
| Aug 2023 | Carlos Mario Zapata Sanchez | 1,362 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | A29 |
| Aug 2023 | Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo | 1,324 | Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | A28 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Felipe Campos Guatavita | 1,300 | Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| Ibague Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Tolima Deportivo Open | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,800 |
| Tolima Clasif Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,447 |
| IRT Ajedrez Clasico Ciudad de Ibague 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,107 |
| 6th Ibague Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 2,011 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leonel Huertas's chess games?
32 games by Leonel Huertas, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Leonel Huertas has played.
What does Leonel Huertas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Leonel Huertas opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leonel Huertas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Leonel Huertas play as White?
As White, Leonel Huertas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leonel Huertas play as Black?
As Black, Leonel Huertas most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Leonel Huertas's FIDE rating?
Leonel Huertas is currently rated 1,801 in classical chess, 1,771 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Leonel Huertas played?
Our database contains 32 games by Leonel Huertas, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leonel Huertas?
32 games by Leonel Huertas 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.