Prepare against Lyda Marcela Sepulveda
Colombia · World #144,598 classical · FIDE ID 4442768
When preparing against Lyda Marcela Sepulveda, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 95 games by Lyda Marcela Sepulveda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lyda Marcela Sepulveda 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 | 1,608 | 1,670 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,586 | 1,599 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 29 | 8 | 58 | 30.5% |
| As White | 45 | 14 | 4 | 27 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 50 | 15 | 4 | 31 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 95.6% | 34.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 34.9% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Sepulveda usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Sepulveda usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Sepulveda usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sepulveda usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 100.0% | 33.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's chess games
All 95 games by Lyda Marcela Sepulveda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 29 wins, 8 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Yolima Franco | 1,692 | ch-COL w | B35 |
| Nov 2015 | Maira Fernanda Martes | 1,658 | ch-COL w | C45 |
| Nov 2013 | Libia Grisales Betancur | 1,605 | American Blind and Visually Impaired | C54 |
| Feb 2020 | Daniel Mauricio Celis Mantilla | 1,600 | ch-Calle Region U1700 | B07 |
| Apr 2023 | Omar David Cote Chacon | 1,600 | ch-Bucaramanga Santander | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga IRT U1900 | 2013 | 9 | 1 | 1,422 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,652 |
| San Antonio del Tachira Open | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 1,680 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,774 |
| Bucaramanga Udi Cup | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,435 |
| Bucaramanga Meneses Memorial | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,362 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 1,377 |
| ch-COL visual limited w | 2017 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's chess games?
95 games by Lyda Marcela Sepulveda, from Jan 2014 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 Lyda Marcela Sepulveda has played.
What does Lyda Marcela Sepulveda play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Lyda Marcela Sepulveda opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lyda Marcela Sepulveda answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lyda Marcela Sepulveda play as White?
As White, Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lyda Marcela Sepulveda play as Black?
As Black, Lyda Marcela Sepulveda most often plays: Scotch Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Lyda Marcela Sepulveda's FIDE rating?
Lyda Marcela Sepulveda is currently rated 1,608 in classical chess, 1,586 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,670 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Lyda Marcela Sepulveda played?
Our database contains 95 games by Lyda Marcela Sepulveda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 58 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lyda Marcela Sepulveda?
95 games by Lyda Marcela Sepulveda 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.