Prepare against Nicolas Zuluaga
Colombia · World #107,386 classical · FIDE ID 4405900
When preparing against Nicolas Zuluaga, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Nicolas Zuluaga, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Zuluaga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Zuluaga 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 | 1,708 | 1,813 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,689 | 1,859 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,721 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 80 | 32 | 91 | 39.4% |
| As White | 100 | 41 | 13 | 46 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 39 | 19 | 45 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Zuluaga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Zuluaga's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 44.0% | 30.7% |
| e4 | 41 | 41.0% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 15 | 15.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 30.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 61.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Zuluaga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 47.5% | 66.1% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.7% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 67.7% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 32.3% | 40.0% |
Nicolas Zuluaga's chess games
All 203 games by Nicolas Zuluaga in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 80 wins, 32 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Miller Duvan Dominguez Rincon | 2,106 | ch-COL sf | D39 |
| Jan 2017 | Soren Federico Obando Guzman | 2,023 | 26th Manizales Open | D12 |
| Jun 2018 | Diana Marcela Pulido | 2,016 | COL pre olympic sf3 | E61 |
| Jan 2017 | Helvert Hernandez Pinzon | 1,999 | 26th Manizales Open | B01 |
| Jan 2022 | Jesus Alberto Coca Cubillos | 1,958 | 27th Manizales Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 18 | 7 | 1,797 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 14 | 5 | 1,679 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,842 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,415 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,524 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Zuluaga's chess games?
203 games by Nicolas Zuluaga, from Jul 2015 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 Zuluaga has played.
What does Nicolas Zuluaga play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Nicolas Zuluaga opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Zuluaga answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Zuluaga play as White?
As White, Nicolas Zuluaga's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Zuluaga play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Zuluaga most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Nicolas Zuluaga's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Zuluaga is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,689 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Nicolas Zuluaga played?
Our database contains 203 games by Nicolas Zuluaga, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 32 draws, 91 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Zuluaga?
203 games by Nicolas Zuluaga 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.