Prepare against Mateo Herrera Jimenez
FM · Colombia · World #21,920 classical · FIDE ID 144404018
Our database contains 159 games by Mateo Herrera Jimenez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mateo Herrera Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mateo Herrera Jimenez 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 | 2,042 | 2,101 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,116 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,173 | 2,173 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 75 | 28 | 56 | 47.2% |
| As White | 78 | 46 | 14 | 18 | 59.0% |
| As Black | 81 | 29 | 14 | 38 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mateo Herrera Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mateo Herrera Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 48.7% | 68.4% |
| e4 | 25 | 32.1% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.0% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 58.5% | 54.2% |
| e5 | 16 | 39.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 69.2% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
Mateo Herrera Jimenez's chess games
All 159 games by Mateo Herrera Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - Aug 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: 75 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Piotr Piesik | 2,412 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A44 |
| Jul 2026 | Juan Pablo Castro Lombana | 2,317 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | A50 |
| May 2026 | Suan Shiau Quek | 2,280 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A84 |
| Apr 2025 | Christopher Guzman | 2,234 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B13 |
| Jul 2026 | Juan Sebastian Herrera | 2,209 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Blitz | Absoluto | E71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,840 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,041 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,657 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mateo Herrera Jimenez's chess games?
159 games by Mateo Herrera Jimenez, from Jan 2023 to Aug 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 Mateo Herrera Jimenez has played.
What does Mateo Herrera Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Mateo Herrera Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mateo Herrera Jimenez answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games).
What openings does Mateo Herrera Jimenez play as White?
As White, Mateo Herrera Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mateo Herrera Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Mateo Herrera Jimenez most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Mateo Herrera Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Mateo Herrera Jimenez is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 2,173 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mateo Herrera Jimenez played?
Our database contains 159 games by Mateo Herrera Jimenez, covering Jan 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mateo Herrera Jimenez?
159 games by Mateo Herrera Jimenez 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.