Prepare against Maicol Buitrago Garces
Colombia · World #123,705 classical · FIDE ID 144422997
When preparing against Maicol Buitrago Garces, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Maicol Buitrago Garces, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maicol Buitrago Garces's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maicol Buitrago Garces 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 | 1,664 | 1,664 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,636 | 1,636 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,705 | 1,731 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 2 | 17 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maicol Buitrago Garces's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maicol Buitrago Garces's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 92.9% | 34.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Garces usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Garces usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Garces usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Maicol Buitrago Garces's chess games
All 30 games by Maicol Buitrago Garces in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Damian Perez Arroyave | 1,861 | ch-COL sf | C44 |
| Mar 2024 | Halan David Trujillo Bahamon | 1,715 | ch-COL sf | C56 |
| Aug 2023 | Fabio De Jesus Paniagua | 1,580 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | E21 |
| Mar 2024 | Alejandro Bermudez Rojas | 1,551 | ch-COL sf | C54 |
| Jun 2023 | Heiner Alonso Carrol Pineda | 1,485 | ch-COL | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,392 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,752 |
| ch-COL | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| 30th Medellin Flores Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,583 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maicol Buitrago Garces's chess games?
30 games by Maicol Buitrago Garces, from Jun 2023 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 Maicol Buitrago Garces has played.
What does Maicol Buitrago Garces play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Maicol Buitrago Garces opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maicol Buitrago Garces answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maicol Buitrago Garces play as White?
As White, Maicol Buitrago Garces's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maicol Buitrago Garces play as Black?
As Black, Maicol Buitrago Garces most often plays: Englund Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Maicol Buitrago Garces's FIDE rating?
Maicol Buitrago Garces is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,636 in rapid and 1,705 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,664 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Maicol Buitrago Garces played?
Our database contains 30 games by Maicol Buitrago Garces, covering Jun 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maicol Buitrago Garces?
30 games by Maicol Buitrago Garces 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.