Prepare against Omar Almeida Quintana
GM · Cuba · World #802 classical · FIDE ID 3503313
When preparing against Omar Almeida Quintana, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 1,858 games by Omar Almeida Quintana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Omar Almeida Quintana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omar Almeida Quintana 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 | 2,472 | 2,593 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,481 | 2,492 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,484 | 2,620 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,858 | 816 | 751 | 291 | 43.9% |
| As White | 949 | 449 | 382 | 118 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 909 | 367 | 369 | 173 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omar Almeida Quintana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omar Almeida Quintana's side.
First moves as White (947 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 852 | 90.0% | 67.1% |
| Nf3 | 60 | 6.3% | 77.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 2.9% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 0.5% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Quintana usually continues Nf3 (68.6% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 77.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (84.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Quintana usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (505 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 174 | 34.5% | 66.4% |
| c5 | 126 | 25.0% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 113 | 22.4% | 51.8% |
| Nf6 | 50 | 9.9% | 58.0% |
| e6 | 22 | 4.4% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 2.2% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (267 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 110 | 41.2% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 78 | 29.2% | 67.9% |
| g6 | 49 | 18.4% | 70.4% |
| f5 | 18 | 6.7% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.2% | 41.7% |
Omar Almeida Quintana's chess games
All 1,858 games by Omar Almeida Quintana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 816 wins, 751 draws, 291 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 160 | 64/76/20 | 40.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 129 | 78/40/11 | 60.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 95 | 36/41/18 | 37.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 35/11/7 | 66.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 47 | 24/19/4 | 51.1% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 43 | 21/20/2 | 48.8% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 42 | 17/19/6 | 40.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 36 | 18/11/7 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 36 | 17/12/7 | 47.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 34 | 16/16/2 | 47.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 259 | 130/86/43 | 50.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 72 | 26/23/23 | 36.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 57 | 24/19/14 | 42.1% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 53 | 30/18/5 | 56.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 53 | 18/25/10 | 34.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 49 | 17/23/9 | 34.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 43 | 16/21/6 | 37.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 41 | 14/23/4 | 34.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 32 | 9/15/8 | 28.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 5/12/4 | 23.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,642 | Barcelona Casino | A57 |
| Jan 2022 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,636 | Caissa CC Online | B06 |
| Jun 2010 | Vladimir Potkin | 2,634 | 45th Capablanca Memorial Premier | A62 |
| Jan 2022 | Alan Pichot | 2,625 | Caissa CC Online | D27 |
| Sep 2009 | Emanuel Berg | 2,616 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 2022 | 112 | 48 | 2,417 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 29 | 16 | 2,390 |
| Medellin Navideno Open | 2016 | 22 | 20 | 2,532 |
| ch-CUB sf | 2006 | 17 | 10 | 2,458 |
| Havana Provincial | 1999 | 15 | 9 | 2,388 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 39th | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,470 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier I 38th | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,402 |
| Capablanca Memorial Premier II 36th | 2001 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,610 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Yuri Gonzalez Vidal (29 games) · Lazaro Bruzon Batista (18 games) · Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (16 games) · Ermes Espinosa Veloz (16 games) · Elier Miranda Mesa (15 games) · Rodney Oscar Perez Garcia (15 games) · Neuris Delgado Ramirez (15 games) · Yasser Quesada Perez (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omar Almeida Quintana's chess games?
1,858 games by Omar Almeida Quintana, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Omar Almeida Quintana has played.
What does Omar Almeida Quintana play on the first move as White?
Across 947 games with White in our database, Omar Almeida Quintana opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omar Almeida Quintana answers 1...g6 (34% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Omar Almeida Quintana play as White?
As White, Omar Almeida Quintana's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (160 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (129 games, 60.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (95 games, 37.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 949 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omar Almeida Quintana play as Black?
As Black, Omar Almeida Quintana most often plays: Modern Defense (259 games, 50.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (72 games, 36.1% win rate); Sicilian (57 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 909 games.
What is Omar Almeida Quintana's FIDE rating?
Omar Almeida Quintana is currently rated 2,472 in classical chess, 2,481 in rapid and 2,484 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,593 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Omar Almeida Quintana played?
Our database contains 1,858 games by Omar Almeida Quintana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 816 wins, 751 draws, 291 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omar Almeida Quintana?
1,858 games by Omar Almeida Quintana 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.