Prepare against Misael Casagua
CM · Colombia · World #24,628 classical · FIDE ID 4456785
When preparing against Misael Casagua, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Misael Casagua, covering Jan 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Misael Casagua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Misael Casagua 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 | 2,022 | 2,037 | Apr 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,999 | 2,114 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,030 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 38 | 11 | 16 | 58.5% |
| As White | 31 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 20 | 4 | 10 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Misael Casagua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Misael Casagua's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Casagua usually continues Bf4 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Casagua usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (3% of these games) — Casagua usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 69.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Misael Casagua's chess games
All 65 games by Misael Casagua in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - Nov 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: 38 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Julian Andres Munoz | 2,113 | chT-COL | D04 |
| Nov 2014 | Alvaro Puentes | 2,112 | 15th Neiva Open | B02 |
| Jan 2017 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,087 | 26th Manizales Open | A48 |
| Nov 2016 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,057 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | D02 |
| Nov 2014 | Henry Alberto Pereira Vera | 2,019 | 15th Neiva Open | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,093 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,060 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,961 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,716 |
| Caqueta Florencia Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| 15th Neiva Open | 2014 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Misael Casagua's chess games?
65 games by Misael Casagua, from Jan 2016 to Nov 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 Misael Casagua has played.
What does Misael Casagua play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Misael Casagua opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Misael Casagua answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Misael Casagua play as White?
As White, Misael Casagua's most-played openings in our database are: London System (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Misael Casagua play as Black?
As Black, Misael Casagua most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Misael Casagua's FIDE rating?
Misael Casagua is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,999 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Apr 2023).
How many games has Misael Casagua played?
Our database contains 65 games by Misael Casagua, covering Jan 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 11 draws, 16 losses (58.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Misael Casagua?
65 games by Misael Casagua 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.