Prepare against Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher
FM · Panama · World #21,620 classical · FIDE ID 6600174
When preparing against Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 48.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher 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 | 2,044 | 2,142 | Jun 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,114 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,134 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 91 | 57 | 113 | 34.9% |
| As White | 137 | 54 | 30 | 53 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 37 | 27 | 60 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 77.4% | 50.9% |
| b3 | 25 | 18.2% | 52.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.6% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Golcher usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Golcher usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Golcher usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.b3 — 18% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Golcher usually continues Bb2 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Golcher usually continues Bb2 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Golcher usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 96.6% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 54.5% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's chess games
All 261 games by Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 91 wins, 57 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A84 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,604 | Titled Tue | B47 |
| Nov 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B70 |
| Feb 2019 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,436 | Titled Tue | E11 |
| May 2020 | Giuseppe Lettieri | 2,435 | Titled Tue | C11 |
| Dec 2024 | Helgi Ass Gretarsson | 2,418 | World Rapid 2024 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 90 | 46 | 2,306 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,166 |
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 39th | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,133 |
| 12th Guillermo Garcia Memorial-B | 2004 | 12 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,265 |
| 9th ch-Iberoamerican | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,026 |
| 3rd Panama Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,272 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's chess games?
261 games by Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher, from Oct 2012 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 Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher has played.
What does Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.b3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher play as White?
As White, Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher play as Black?
As Black, Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher's FIDE rating?
Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher is currently rated 2,044 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jun 2021).
How many games has Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher played?
Our database contains 261 games by Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher, covering Oct 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 57 draws, 113 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher?
261 games by Luis Enrique Esquivel Golcher 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.