Prepare against Ronaldo Ducuara Alape
Colombia · World #73,969 classical · FIDE ID 4452500
When preparing against Ronaldo Ducuara Alape, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 129 games by Ronaldo Ducuara Alape, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronaldo Ducuara Alape 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 | 1,808 | 1,814 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,871 | 1,886 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,890 | 1,890 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 62 | 23 | 44 | 48.1% |
| As White | 60 | 27 | 11 | 22 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 69 | 35 | 12 | 22 | 50.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Alape usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Alape usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Alape usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 85.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's chess games
All 129 games by Ronaldo Ducuara Alape in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 62 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Pablo Esteban Salcedo Perez | 2,099 | 31st Juegos Univers Rapid Open | E94 |
| May 2014 | David Felipe Ribero | 1,975 | ch-COL U10 | C50 |
| Oct 2024 | Cesar Dario Rivera Suarez | 1,886 | 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | C65 |
| May 2026 | Sebastian Gutierrez Pinzon | 1,861 | Zonales Ascun Cajica | Absoluto Blitz | C47 |
| May 2026 | Mateo Bustamante Herrera | 1,850 | Zonales Ascun Cajica | Absoluto Blitz | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U10 | 2015 | 14 | 5 | 1,465 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,914 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-COL Superate Intercol U14 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,501 |
| Tolima Deportivo Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-COL Intercollegiate | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,644 |
| 5th Ortega Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's chess games?
129 games by Ronaldo Ducuara Alape, from May 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 Ronaldo Ducuara Alape has played.
What does Ronaldo Ducuara Alape play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Ronaldo Ducuara Alape opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronaldo Ducuara Alape answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Ronaldo Ducuara Alape play as White?
As White, Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronaldo Ducuara Alape play as Black?
As Black, Ronaldo Ducuara Alape most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Ronaldo Ducuara Alape's FIDE rating?
Ronaldo Ducuara Alape is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,871 in rapid and 1,890 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,814 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ronaldo Ducuara Alape played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ronaldo Ducuara Alape, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 23 draws, 44 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronaldo Ducuara Alape?
129 games by Ronaldo Ducuara Alape 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.