Prepare against Luis Fernando Velez
Colombia · World #86,261 classical · FIDE ID 4411625
When preparing against Luis Fernando Velez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 51 games by Luis Fernando Velez, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Fernando Velez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Fernando Velez 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 | 1,770 | 1,789 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 2 | 38 | 21.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 1 | 19 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Fernando Velez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Fernando Velez's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Velez usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Luis Fernando Velez's chess games
All 51 games by Luis Fernando Velez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Jul 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Luisa Elena Duran Reina | 1,944 | Barquisimeto Open | B07 |
| Oct 2014 | Hugo Andres Gonzalez Delgado | 1,913 | Bucaramanga Udi Cup | B84 |
| Apr 2011 | Santiago Bedoya | 1,625 | Medellin Amateur Open | B00 |
| Nov 2016 | Carlos Pena Mora | 1,609 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | D13 |
| Apr 2011 | Mateo Rendon Benitez | 1,588 | Medellin Amateur Open | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,584 |
| Medellin Americas Open | 2009 | 5 | 0 | 1,553 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1,394 |
| Barquisimeto Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,783 |
| Bucaramanga Udi Cup | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,791 |
| ch-COL | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,669 |
| Medellin Amateur Open | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| 23rd Manizales Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Fernando Velez's chess games?
51 games by Luis Fernando Velez, from Jul 2012 to Jul 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 Fernando Velez has played.
What does Luis Fernando Velez play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Luis Fernando Velez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Fernando Velez answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Luis Fernando Velez play as White?
As White, Luis Fernando Velez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Fernando Velez play as Black?
As Black, Luis Fernando Velez most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Luis Fernando Velez's FIDE rating?
Luis Fernando Velez is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,848 in rapid and 1,850 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Luis Fernando Velez played?
Our database contains 51 games by Luis Fernando Velez, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 38 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Fernando Velez?
51 games by Luis Fernando Velez 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.