Prepare against Oscar Humberto Ardila
CM · Colombia · World #35,681 classical · FIDE ID 4404742
When preparing against Oscar Humberto Ardila, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 24.4% over 45 games.
Our database contains 3,625 games by Oscar Humberto Ardila, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Humberto Ardila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Humberto Ardila 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 | 1,956 | 2,105 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 2,080 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,998 | 2,077 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,625 | 1,171 | 283 | 2,171 | 32.3% |
| As White | 1,789 | 594 | 141 | 1,054 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 1,836 | 577 | 142 | 1,117 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Humberto Ardila's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Humberto Ardila's side.
First moves as White (1,789 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 1,590 | 88.9% | 36.6% |
| e4 | 119 | 6.7% | 40.8% |
| a3 | 28 | 1.6% | 55.4% |
| d3 | 27 | 1.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 1.1% | 23.7% |
| h3 | 5 | 0.3% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 36.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ardila usually continues c4 (35.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Ardila usually continues c4 (35.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ardila usually continues c4 (41.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 40.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ardila usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ardila usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ardila usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (880 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 676 | 76.8% | 34.8% |
| d6 | 182 | 20.7% | 40.9% |
| h6 | 9 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 0.9% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (597 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 531 | 88.9% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 53 | 8.9% | 27.4% |
| h6 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 0.8% | 40.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Oscar Humberto Ardila's chess games
All 3,625 games by Oscar Humberto Ardila in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 1,171 wins, 283 draws, 2,171 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 185 | 62/17/106 | 33.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 156 | 57/11/88 | 36.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 149 | 42/14/93 | 28.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 142 | 55/15/72 | 38.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 118 | 39/9/70 | 33.1% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 115 | 37/7/71 | 32.2% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 94 | 38/14/42 | 40.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 93 | 39/3/51 | 41.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 86 | 24/6/56 | 27.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 60 | 16/3/41 | 26.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 355 | 105/34/216 | 29.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 196 | 61/13/122 | 31.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 126 | 50/7/69 | 39.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 86 | 31/9/46 | 36.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 77 | 23/3/51 | 29.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 62 | 19/6/37 | 30.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 55 | 20/5/30 | 36.4% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 51 | 18/3/30 | 35.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 45 | 11/3/31 | 24.4% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 40 | 12/2/26 | 30.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Imre dr. Balog | 2,609 | Titled Tue Late | C31 |
| Aug 2023 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | C49 |
| Aug 2026 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,534 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | B07 |
| Mar 2021 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,533 | Titled Tue | A55 |
| Mar 2022 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 2,638 | 911 | 2,085 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 160 | 62.5 | 2,060 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 135 | 49.5 | 2,097 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 108 | 40 | 2,084 |
| ch-COL | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 2,048 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,984 |
| ch-COL blitz | 2015 | 13 | 4 | 2,044 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 2,031 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Julian Estrada Nieto (25 games) · Nikolai Vlassov (20 games) · Alexander Reprintsev (19 games) · Alfredo Miserendino (15 games) · Benedict Smail (10 games) · Anastasia Avramidou (10 games) · Frank Buchenau (10 games) · Viacheslav Tikhonov (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Humberto Ardila's chess games?
3,625 games by Oscar Humberto Ardila, from May 2012 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 Oscar Humberto Ardila has played.
What does Oscar Humberto Ardila play on the first move as White?
Across 1,789 games with White in our database, Oscar Humberto Ardila opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Humberto Ardila answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...h6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...h6 (1% of games).
What openings does Oscar Humberto Ardila play as White?
As White, Oscar Humberto Ardila's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (185 games, 33.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (156 games, 36.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (149 games, 28.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,789 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Humberto Ardila play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Humberto Ardila most often plays: Petrov's Defense (355 games, 29.6% win rate); Indian Defense (196 games, 31.1% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (126 games, 39.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,836 games.
What is Oscar Humberto Ardila's FIDE rating?
Oscar Humberto Ardila is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,998 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,105 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Oscar Humberto Ardila played?
Our database contains 3,625 games by Oscar Humberto Ardila, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,171 wins, 283 draws, 2,171 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Humberto Ardila?
3,625 games by Oscar Humberto Ardila 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.