Prepare against Maria Helena Gomez
Colombia · World #61,680 classical · FIDE ID 4402073
When preparing against Maria Helena Gomez, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 48 games by Maria Helena Gomez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maria Helena Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Helena Gomez 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 | 1,850 | 1,893 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,854 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,846 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 4 | 27 | 35.4% |
| As White | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Helena Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Helena Gomez's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Maria Helena Gomez's chess games
All 48 games by Maria Helena Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E79 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2006 | Nora L Rua | 2,014 | Bogota Sub zt 2.3.4 w | D15 |
| Oct 2012 | Andres Mauricio Becerra | 1,947 | 10th Bogota Open | A46 |
| Apr 2009 | Laura Perez | 1,884 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open w | D01 |
| Dec 2016 | Walter Enrique Celis Vargas | 1,706 | Bogota Navidad Open | C11 |
| Oct 2012 | Karen Jo Trujillo Urriago | 1,607 | 10th Bogota Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogota Sub zt 2.3.4 w | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 2,033 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,826 |
| Bogota Mila Memorial Open w | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,832 |
| Bogota IRT Fecodaz los Reyes | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,194 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,617 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,735 |
| chT-COL | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,709 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Helena Gomez's chess games?
48 games by Maria Helena Gomez, from Jul 2007 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 Maria Helena Gomez has played.
What does Maria Helena Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Maria Helena Gomez opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Helena Gomez answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Maria Helena Gomez play as White?
As White, Maria Helena Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Helena Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Maria Helena Gomez most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Maria Helena Gomez's FIDE rating?
Maria Helena Gomez is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Maria Helena Gomez played?
Our database contains 48 games by Maria Helena Gomez, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Helena Gomez?
48 games by Maria Helena Gomez 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.