Prepare against Luis Javier Garces Trujillo
Colombia · World #59,912 classical · FIDE ID 4405102
When preparing against Luis Javier Garces Trujillo, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Grünfeld Defense as Black, 24.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 521 games by Luis Javier Garces Trujillo, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Javier Garces Trujillo 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 | 1,856 | 2,104 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 521 | 217 | 111 | 193 | 41.7% |
| As White | 264 | 119 | 53 | 92 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 257 | 98 | 58 | 101 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 260 | 98.5% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Trujillo usually continues c4 (53.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Trujillo usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Trujillo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Trujillo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Trujillo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 81.8% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 11.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 71.4% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 19 | 27.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's chess games
All 521 games by Luis Javier Garces Trujillo in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 217 wins, 111 draws, 193 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 41 | 14/10/17 | 34.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/9/13 | 45.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 25 | 6/5/14 | 24.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Henry Panesso Rivera | 2,358 | Medellin Raza Cup | A28 |
| Mar 2016 | Jhon Alexander Morales | 2,350 | COL pre olympic sf1 | E18 |
| Apr 2009 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,266 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open | B21 |
| Feb 2002 | Allan Bennett | 2,255 | Northeast Winter Getaway Open | A20 |
| Apr 2017 | Gabriel Herrera | 2,225 | 7th Medellin Easter Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 56 | 27 | 1,862 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 20 | 11.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-COL | 2023 | 19 | 10 | 1,870 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 1,790 |
| Antioquia Open B | 2018 | 14 | 11 | 1,983 |
| Medellin Open | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,921 |
| 1st Bogota McGregor Open | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| Puerto Boyaca Open | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,973 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's chess games?
521 games by Luis Javier Garces Trujillo, from Sep 2009 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 Javier Garces Trujillo has played.
What does Luis Javier Garces Trujillo play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Luis Javier Garces Trujillo opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Javier Garces Trujillo answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Luis Javier Garces Trujillo play as White?
As White, Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 41.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (19 games, 68.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Javier Garces Trujillo play as Black?
As Black, Luis Javier Garces Trujillo most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (25 games, 24.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Luis Javier Garces Trujillo's FIDE rating?
Luis Javier Garces Trujillo is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Luis Javier Garces Trujillo played?
Our database contains 521 games by Luis Javier Garces Trujillo, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 217 wins, 111 draws, 193 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Javier Garces Trujillo?
521 games by Luis Javier Garces Trujillo 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.