Prepare against Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia
Colombia · World #104,812 classical · FIDE ID 4401379
When preparing against Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 203 games by Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia 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 | 1,716 | 1,766 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,847 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,611 | 1,772 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 76 | 28 | 99 | 37.4% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 16 | 45 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 100 | 34 | 12 | 54 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 75 | 72.8% | 48.7% |
| e4 | 19 | 18.4% | 39.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 48.7% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Mejia usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mejia usually continues d4 (36.7% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mejia usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Mejia usually continues d4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Mejia usually continues exd5 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Mejia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 35.4% | 41.2% |
| c5 | 17 | 35.4% | 47.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 12.5% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 51.9% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's chess games
All 203 games by Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Oct 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: 76 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2023 | Ariolfo Angulo | 2,005 | Teusaquillo Rapid Open | C44 |
| Apr 2024 | Alvaro Montanez | 1,974 | 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | E90 |
| Jun 2024 | Leonardo Clavijo Romero | 1,903 | 18th American Continental | D05 |
| May 2024 | Nicolas Cuellar Canosa | 1,891 | 18th American Continental | A05 |
| Jun 2024 | Brayan David Restrepo Ortiz | 1,891 | 18th American Continental Rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,809 |
| 5th Panama Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,456 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 1,625 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,778 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,674 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's chess games?
203 games by Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia, from Apr 2015 to Oct 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 Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia has played.
What does Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia play as White?
As White, Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia most often plays: English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,611 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,766 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia played?
Our database contains 203 games by Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia, covering Apr 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia?
203 games by Ricardo Luis Garvin Mejia 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.