Prepare against Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno
Ecuador · World #84,697 classical · FIDE ID 3636380
When preparing against Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 101 games by Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno 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 | 1,774 | 1,936 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,945 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,024 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 48 | 13 | 40 | 47.5% |
| As White | 52 | 28 | 6 | 18 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 20 | 7 | 22 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 48 | 92.3% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 60.4% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Centeno usually continues Bf4 (76.9% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Centeno usually continues Bf4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Centeno usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Centeno usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Centeno usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 60.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's chess games
All 101 games by Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 48 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Christopher Leonel Garzon Zapatanga | 2,015 | ch-ECU Qual Blitz | E61 |
| Jun 2021 | Nick Gonzabay Vidal | 1,927 | ch-ECU Qual Blitz | D02 |
| Dec 2020 | Arlette Guerrero Caicedo | 1,926 | Preinscritos IRT Online | A10 |
| Dec 2020 | Juan Carlos Ricaurte Lopez | 1,910 | Preinscritos IRT Online | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Jonathan I. Montevilla Cahuasa | 1,697 | 17th South America-ch U12 | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preinscritos IRT Online | 2020 | 11 | 6 | 1,652 |
| ch-ECU Qual Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,873 |
| ECU Clasif1 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,383 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,665 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,403 |
| ECU Clasif2 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,160 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,176 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,290 |
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Where can I find Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's chess games?
101 games by Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno, from Jan 2019 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 Manuel Ulloa Centeno has played.
What does Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno play as White?
As White, Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 55.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno play as Black?
As Black, Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno's FIDE rating?
Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno played?
Our database contains 101 games by Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno?
101 games by Luis Manuel Ulloa Centeno 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.