Prepare against Manuel Olarte Ospina
Colombia · World #38,743 classical · FIDE ID 4450922
When preparing against Manuel Olarte Ospina, expect 1.Nf3 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 88 games by Manuel Olarte Ospina, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Olarte Ospina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Olarte Ospina 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 | 1,941 | 2,123 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,897 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,797 | 1,926 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 47 | 5 | 36 | 53.4% |
| As White | 48 | 27 | 4 | 17 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 40 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Olarte Ospina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Olarte Ospina's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 36 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| c3 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ospina usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ospina usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ospina usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Ospina usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Ospina usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 95.2% | 47.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Manuel Olarte Ospina's chess games
All 88 games by Manuel Olarte Ospina in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 47 wins, 5 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Saragossa Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,192 | 11th Medellin Easter Open | A05 |
| Oct 2016 | Santiago Quinonez Garcia | 2,179 | Medellin Antioquia Cup | D92 |
| Oct 2016 | Rolando Renteria | 2,125 | Medellin Antioquia Cup | B10 |
| Oct 2016 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,084 | Medellin Antioquia Cup | B11 |
| Apr 2017 | Humberto Vallejo | 2,076 | 7th Medellin Easter Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 12 | 7 | 1,849 |
| Medellin Antioquia Cup | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 7th Medellin Easter Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,885 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 1,926 |
| ch-COL Amateur | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,689 |
| Medellin Luces Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,637 |
| Antioquia Open | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Olarte Ospina's chess games?
88 games by Manuel Olarte Ospina, from Nov 2016 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 Manuel Olarte Ospina has played.
What does Manuel Olarte Ospina play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Manuel Olarte Ospina opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Olarte Ospina answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Manuel Olarte Ospina play as White?
As White, Manuel Olarte Ospina's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Olarte Ospina play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Olarte Ospina most often plays: Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Manuel Olarte Ospina's FIDE rating?
Manuel Olarte Ospina is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,797 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Manuel Olarte Ospina played?
Our database contains 88 games by Manuel Olarte Ospina, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 5 draws, 36 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Olarte Ospina?
88 games by Manuel Olarte Ospina 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.