Prepare against Nicolas Ortega Rueda
Colombia · World #63,406 classical · FIDE ID 144407700
When preparing against Nicolas Ortega Rueda, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 78 games by Nicolas Ortega Rueda, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Ortega Rueda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Ortega Rueda 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 | 1,844 | 1,900 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,961 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 21 | 13 | 44 | 26.9% |
| As White | 40 | 9 | 9 | 22 | 22.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 4 | 22 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Ortega Rueda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Ortega Rueda's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 65.0% | 36.5% |
| d4 | 13 | 32.5% | 30.8% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rueda usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Rueda usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 30.8% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Rueda usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Ortega Rueda's chess games
All 78 games by Nicolas Ortega Rueda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 21 wins, 13 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D66 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Miguel William Canela Vasquez | 1,969 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A34 |
| Jul 2026 | Marcos Beltran Meneses Morales | 1,929 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O14 | D85 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Miguel Moreno Vega | 1,884 | ch-Bucaramanga Santander | A80 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael Steven Bode Polanco | 1,713 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B50 |
| Mar 2024 | Nelson Gonzalez Suarez | 1,666 | ch-Bucaramanga Santander | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th ch-Pan American School U11 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,292 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2022 | 8 | 1 | 949 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,798 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 7 | 2 | 1,857 |
| chT-BUC Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,409 |
| Festival Colombiano Nacional Escolar Clasico 2026 Sub-7 a Sub-17 | Sub-13 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,781 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,641 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Ortega Rueda's chess games?
78 games by Nicolas Ortega Rueda, from Oct 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 Nicolas Ortega Rueda has played.
What does Nicolas Ortega Rueda play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Nicolas Ortega Rueda opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nh3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Ortega Rueda answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Ortega Rueda play as White?
As White, Nicolas Ortega Rueda's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Ortega Rueda play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Ortega Rueda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Nicolas Ortega Rueda's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Ortega Rueda is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Ortega Rueda played?
Our database contains 78 games by Nicolas Ortega Rueda, covering Oct 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 13 draws, 44 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Ortega Rueda?
78 games by Nicolas Ortega Rueda 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.