Prepare against Romulo Cedeno
CM · Colombia · World #65,134 classical · FIDE ID 4422309
When preparing against Romulo Cedeno, expect 1.b3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzovich-Larsen attack as White, 26.1% over 23 games.
Our database contains 90 games by Romulo Cedeno, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Romulo Cedeno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romulo Cedeno 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 | 1,838 | 1,878 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,860 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,899 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 27 | 12 | 51 | 30.0% |
| As White | 46 | 14 | 6 | 26 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romulo Cedeno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romulo Cedeno's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 24 | 52.2% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| b4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 52% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Cedeno usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Cedeno usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cedeno usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Cedeno usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Cedeno usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 44.8% | 30.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 31.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Romulo Cedeno's chess games
All 90 games by Romulo Cedeno in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - Jul 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: 27 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Wagner Martins Madeira | 2,167 | ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | A02 |
| Nov 2014 | Jhoan Sebastian Olarte Parra | 1,978 | Mosquera Open | B06 |
| Nov 2014 | Guillermo Luigui Ubaldo Nieto | 1,977 | Mosquera Open | A01 |
| Nov 2014 | Rafael Perez Garzon | 1,946 | Mosquera Open | E70 |
| Oct 2014 | Jorge Silva | 1,937 | Mosquera Open | B75 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2015 | 19 | 5 | 1,609 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2014 | 12 | 5 | 1,725 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,868 |
| Mosquera Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,994 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,595 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,887 |
| 17th Medellin Experts | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 1,729 |
| 22nd Manizales Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romulo Cedeno's chess games?
90 games by Romulo Cedeno, from Nov 2012 to Jul 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 Romulo Cedeno has played.
What does Romulo Cedeno play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Romulo Cedeno opens with 1.b3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romulo Cedeno answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Romulo Cedeno play as White?
As White, Romulo Cedeno's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romulo Cedeno play as Black?
As Black, Romulo Cedeno most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Romulo Cedeno's FIDE rating?
Romulo Cedeno is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,878 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Romulo Cedeno played?
Our database contains 90 games by Romulo Cedeno, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 51 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romulo Cedeno?
90 games by Romulo Cedeno 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.