Prepare against Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco
Ecuador · World #27,972 classical · FIDE ID 3634663
When preparing against Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco, expect 1.c4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco 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 | 1,998 | 2,132 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,003 | 2,026 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,108 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 61 | 9 | 43 | 54.0% |
| As White | 55 | 34 | 4 | 17 | 61.8% |
| As Black | 58 | 27 | 5 | 26 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 51 | 92.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 93% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nc3 (69.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Velasco usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 59.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 10 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's chess games
All 113 games by Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 61 wins, 9 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 17/2/7 | 65.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A68 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | Carlos Guerrero Fuentes | 2,058 | ch-ECU Qual Blitz | E61 |
| Aug 2025 | Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto | 2,040 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A11 |
| Jun 2021 | Nick Gonzabay Vidal | 1,927 | ch-ECU Qual Blitz | D75 |
| Oct 2023 | Cristhian Yamil Reyes Zavaleta | 1,858 | 12th ch-Pan American School U13 | A18 |
| Aug 2025 | Alejandro Payares Diaz | 1,852 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ECU Clasif2 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,527 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,985 |
| 12th ch-Pan American School U13 | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,711 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,491 |
| 17th South America-ch U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,402 |
| ch-ECU Schools U15 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 702 |
| ch-ECU Qual Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,404 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's chess games?
113 games by Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco, from Sep 2017 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 Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco has played.
What does Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco opens with 1.c4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco play as White?
As White, Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 65.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco play as Black?
As Black, Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco's FIDE rating?
Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 2,003 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco played?
Our database contains 113 games by Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco, covering Sep 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 9 draws, 43 losses (54.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco?
113 games by Matias Khaleb Montano Velasco 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.