Prepare against Nicolas Cuellar Canosa
Colombia · World #59,644 classical · FIDE ID 4453670
Our database contains 226 games by Nicolas Cuellar Canosa, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Cuellar Canosa 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 | 1,857 | 1,908 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,914 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,855 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 106 | 28 | 92 | 46.9% |
| As White | 115 | 54 | 14 | 47 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 111 | 52 | 14 | 45 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 90.4% | 50.5% |
| b3 | 11 | 9.6% | 77.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Canosa usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Canosa usually continues Bc4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Canosa usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 77.3% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Canosa usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Canosa usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Canosa usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 51.7% | 51.6% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.3% | 42.9% |
| b6 | 10 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 85.3% | 56.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's chess games
All 226 games by Nicolas Cuellar Canosa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 106 wins, 28 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 28 | 13/4/11 | 46.4% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Carlos Eduardo Otalora Pacheco | 2,169 | ch-COL | E11 |
| Aug 2023 | Zamir Alexis Narvaez Melo | 2,124 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | A12 |
| May 2022 | Paul Rosales Campos | 2,113 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | B40 |
| Mar 2017 | Carlos Eduardo Cardozo Munar | 2,101 | ch-COL Amateur U2300 | D10 |
| Jun 2022 | Alex Kostov | 2,071 | Bogota El Tablazo Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,989 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open A | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,826 |
| Ibague Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,887 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,977 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,650 |
| Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,889 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,692 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's chess games?
226 games by Nicolas Cuellar Canosa, from Aug 2014 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 Cuellar Canosa has played.
What does Nicolas Cuellar Canosa play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Nicolas Cuellar Canosa opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Cuellar Canosa answers 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Cuellar Canosa play as White?
As White, Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Cuellar Canosa play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Cuellar Canosa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Owen Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Nicolas Cuellar Canosa's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Cuellar Canosa is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,908 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Nicolas Cuellar Canosa played?
Our database contains 226 games by Nicolas Cuellar Canosa, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 28 draws, 92 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Cuellar Canosa?
226 games by Nicolas Cuellar Canosa 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.