Prepare against Miguel Angel Galvis Cala
Colombia · World #59,205 classical · FIDE ID 144413866
Our database contains 115 games by Miguel Angel Galvis Cala, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Angel Galvis Cala 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 | 1,859 | 1,859 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,018 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,842 | 1,842 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 61 | 8 | 45 | 53.0% |
| As White | 54 | 29 | 4 | 20 | 53.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 32 | 4 | 25 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 61.1% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 18.5% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Cala usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Cala usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Cala usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 30.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Cala usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Cala usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cala usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 90.0% | 72.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 40.9% | 27.8% |
Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's chess games
All 115 games by Miguel Angel Galvis Cala in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 61 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Sergio Alejandro Ayala Delgado | 2,114 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | B22 |
| May 2026 | Gabriel Ordonez Gonzalez | 2,109 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | B50 |
| Feb 2026 | Efrain Valle | 2,090 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | A04 |
| Mar 2024 | Lina Marcela Chaucanes | 1,993 | Calle Rapid Open | B22 |
| Mar 2026 | Harold Andres Burgos Munoz | 1,969 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,759 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Clasico Fase 2 (Eliminatorias) 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 1,923 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 5to | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 1er IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,004 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,877 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,911 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 4to | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,053 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 3er | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
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Where can I find Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's chess games?
115 games by Miguel Angel Galvis Cala, from Nov 2022 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 Miguel Angel Galvis Cala has played.
What does Miguel Angel Galvis Cala play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Miguel Angel Galvis Cala opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Angel Galvis Cala answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Miguel Angel Galvis Cala play as White?
As White, Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Angel Galvis Cala play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Angel Galvis Cala most often plays: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Miguel Angel Galvis Cala's FIDE rating?
Miguel Angel Galvis Cala is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,842 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,859 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Miguel Angel Galvis Cala played?
Our database contains 115 games by Miguel Angel Galvis Cala, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 8 draws, 45 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Angel Galvis Cala?
115 games by Miguel Angel Galvis Cala 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.