Prepare against Nicolas Calderon Zuta
CM · Colombia · World #33,598 classical · FIDE ID 4428854
When preparing against Nicolas Calderon Zuta, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 309 games by Nicolas Calderon Zuta, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Calderon Zuta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Calderon Zuta 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 | 1,966 | 2,027 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,984 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 309 | 133 | 51 | 125 | 43.0% |
| As White | 158 | 69 | 32 | 57 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 151 | 64 | 19 | 68 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Calderon Zuta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Calderon Zuta's side.
First moves as White (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 78.5% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 26 | 16.5% | 65.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 2.5% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zuta usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zuta usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zuta usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Zuta usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Zuta usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zuta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 43.2% | 54.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 34.7% | 42.4% |
| g6 | 11 | 11.6% | 63.6% |
| d5 | 9 | 9.5% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Calderon Zuta's chess games
All 309 games by Nicolas Calderon Zuta in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 133 wins, 51 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Scotch Game | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 9/1/10 | 45.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Joel Fernando Lora | 2,190 | COL pre olympic sf3 | C54 |
| Nov 2016 | Julian Martinez | 2,179 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | C00 |
| Mar 2018 | Jesus Marcial Torres Cueto | 2,149 | ch-COL U20 | A47 |
| Aug 2017 | Luis Eduardo Laverde | 2,121 | 24th Medellin Flores Open | B41 |
| May 2017 | Carlos Julio Florez | 2,087 | ch-COL | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South Region U14 | 2014 | 23 | 13 | 1,668 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2018 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-COL Superate B | 2015 | 16 | 9 | 1,893 |
| Bogota Superate Intercol Adv | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,842 |
| ch-COL Superate fin B | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,812 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,088 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Calderon Zuta's chess games?
309 games by Nicolas Calderon Zuta, from Jan 2014 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 Nicolas Calderon Zuta has played.
What does Nicolas Calderon Zuta play on the first move as White?
Across 158 games with White in our database, Nicolas Calderon Zuta opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Calderon Zuta answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Calderon Zuta play as White?
As White, Nicolas Calderon Zuta's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 158 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Calderon Zuta play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Calderon Zuta most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 151 games.
What is Nicolas Calderon Zuta's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Calderon Zuta is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Nicolas Calderon Zuta played?
Our database contains 309 games by Nicolas Calderon Zuta, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 133 wins, 51 draws, 125 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Calderon Zuta?
309 games by Nicolas Calderon Zuta 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.