Prepare against Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia
Colombia · World #39,239 classical · FIDE ID 144422768
Our database contains 59 games by Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia 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 | 1,939 | 1,952 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,055 | 2,055 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 29 | 8 | 22 | 49.2% |
| As White | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
| c4 | 9 | 28.1% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 44% of White games, 53.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Espitia usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Espitia usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …a6 (7% of these games) — Espitia usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 61.1% score
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Espitia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Espitia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Espitia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia's chess games
All 59 games by Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A13 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | David Santiago Lopez Ramirez | 2,227 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | A25 |
| Mar 2026 | Edward Andres Castillo Rodriguez | 2,068 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | E06 |
| Aug 2025 | Marvin Andres Guevara Ruiz | 2,066 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | A15 |
| Mar 2026 | Harold Andres Burgos Munoz | 1,969 | Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | E18 |
| Jun 2025 | David Esteban Soto Leguizamon | 1,922 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Clasico Fase 1 (Torneo Suizo) 2025 | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 1,518 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 20 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,869 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,937 |
| XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O16 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,192 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 6to | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Clasico Fase 1 (Torneo Suizo) 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 16 Absoluto | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia's chess games?
59 games by Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia, from Jan 2024 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 Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia has played.
What does Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia opens with 1.Nf3 (44% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia play as White?
As White, Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 2,055 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (May 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia played?
Our database contains 59 games by Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia?
59 games by Nicolas Alejandro Garzon Espitia 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.