Prepare against Marco Giraldo
Colombia · World #56,584 classical · FIDE ID 4428170
When preparing against Marco Giraldo, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 73 games by Marco Giraldo, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marco Giraldo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marco Giraldo 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 | 1,868 | 1,868 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,864 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,837 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 40 | 11 | 22 | 54.8% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 24 | 7 | 10 | 58.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marco Giraldo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marco Giraldo's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 71.9% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Giraldo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 46.4% | 65.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Marco Giraldo's chess games
All 73 games by Marco Giraldo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,071 | 11th Medellin Easter Open | C25 |
| Feb 2011 | Diego Vallejo | 2,050 | 02 Medellin Open | C64 |
| May 2024 | Miguel Angel Ortiz Lopera | 2,026 | ch-Medellin Antioquia | C42 |
| Oct 2023 | Cesar Augusto Montoya Diaz | 1,974 | Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | D05 |
| Aug 2024 | Julian Camil Valderrama Castano | 1,928 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | C25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,830 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,821 |
| ch-Medellin Antioquia | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,853 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| 02 Medellin Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| Medellin Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marco Giraldo's chess games?
73 games by Marco Giraldo, from Aug 2022 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 Marco Giraldo has played.
What does Marco Giraldo play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Marco Giraldo opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marco Giraldo answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Marco Giraldo play as White?
As White, Marco Giraldo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marco Giraldo play as Black?
As Black, Marco Giraldo most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Petrov's Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Marco Giraldo's FIDE rating?
Marco Giraldo is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Marco Giraldo played?
Our database contains 73 games by Marco Giraldo, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (54.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marco Giraldo?
73 games by Marco Giraldo 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.