Prepare against Melissa Castrillon Gomez
WIM · Colombia · World #12,739 classical · FIDE ID 4402413
When preparing against Melissa Castrillon Gomez, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,206 games by Melissa Castrillon Gomez, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Melissa Castrillon Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melissa Castrillon 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 | 2,133 | 2,301 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,253 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,219 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,206 | 627 | 237 | 342 | 52.0% |
| As White | 586 | 313 | 118 | 155 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 620 | 314 | 119 | 187 | 50.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melissa Castrillon Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melissa Castrillon Gomez's side.
First moves as White (586 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 368 | 62.8% | 64.9% |
| d4 | 151 | 25.8% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 6.5% | 67.1% |
| g3 | 12 | 2.0% | 70.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.2% | 42.9% |
| f4 | 5 | 0.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 64.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (64.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (74.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (56.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gomez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (366 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 271 | 74.0% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 65 | 17.8% | 58.5% |
| g6 | 20 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 129 | 72.5% | 62.0% |
| d5 | 21 | 11.8% | 52.4% |
| f5 | 13 | 7.3% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 12 | 6.7% | 70.8% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Melissa Castrillon Gomez's chess games
All 1,206 games by Melissa Castrillon Gomez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 627 wins, 237 draws, 342 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 68 | 40/11/17 | 58.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 47 | 25/13/9 | 53.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 20/5/12 | 54.1% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 25 | 12/2/11 | 48.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 25 | 13/4/8 | 52.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 22 | 14/5/3 | 63.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 86 | 53/12/21 | 61.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 84 | 43/14/27 | 51.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 17/12/12 | 41.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 40 | 21/9/10 | 52.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 24/3/7 | 70.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 17 | 9/0/8 | 52.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,445 | COL pre olympic sf3 | E05 |
| Aug 2015 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,430 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | C95 |
| Aug 2020 | Harriet V Hunt | 2,414 | Online Olympiad Div2 E | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Tan,Mat | 2,411 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | A52 |
| Feb 2019 | Dmitry Tsoi | 2,392 | 18th Moscow Aeroflot Open B | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL w | 2021 | 69 | 45.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Pan American U20 Girls | 2013 | 35 | 20 | 2,052 |
| chT-COL w | 2023 | 30 | 23 | 2,111 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 27 | 17 | 2,040 |
| ch-COL U20 Girls | 2015 | 24 | 20 | 2,224 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 22 | 13 | 2,128 |
| ch-COL pre olympic w | 2019 | 22 | 15 | 2,212 |
| ch-COL U16 Girls | 2011 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melissa Castrillon Gomez's chess games?
1,206 games by Melissa Castrillon Gomez, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Melissa Castrillon Gomez has played.
What does Melissa Castrillon Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 586 games with White in our database, Melissa Castrillon Gomez opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melissa Castrillon Gomez answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Melissa Castrillon Gomez play as White?
As White, Melissa Castrillon Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 58.8% win rate); Catalan (47 games, 53.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (37 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 586 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melissa Castrillon Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Melissa Castrillon Gomez most often plays: Sicilian (86 games, 61.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (84 games, 51.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 41.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 620 games.
What is Melissa Castrillon Gomez's FIDE rating?
Melissa Castrillon Gomez is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Melissa Castrillon Gomez played?
Our database contains 1,206 games by Melissa Castrillon Gomez, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 627 wins, 237 draws, 342 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melissa Castrillon Gomez?
1,206 games by Melissa Castrillon 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.