Prepare against Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve
Colombia · World #23,175 classical · FIDE ID 4486897
Our database contains 253 games by Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve 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 | 2,032 | 2,061 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 1,996 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,054 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 253 | 95 | 53 | 105 | 37.5% |
| As White | 128 | 52 | 30 | 46 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 125 | 43 | 23 | 59 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 88.3% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 10.2% | 38.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 38.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues Bg5 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues Bg5 (12.5% score)
- …a6 (8% of these games) — Monsalve usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 58 | 98.3% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 95.2% | 33.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's chess games
All 253 games by Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 95 wins, 53 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 6/2/11 | 31.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Osmel Garcia Carey | 2,283 | Medellin de La Raza Open | B32 |
| Aug 2026 | Victor Mendez Ramirez | 2,275 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | ? |
| Jun 2022 | Angel Gabriel Cordoba Roa | 2,214 | ch-COL U18 | C11 |
| May 2024 | Jorcerys Montilla Reyes | 2,147 | ch-Medellin Antioquia | B04 |
| Aug 2024 | Andres Jeronimo Zapata Montoya | 2,145 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,765 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,701 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,986 |
| Medellin Raza Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,659 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,334 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's chess games?
253 games by Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve, from Jan 2019 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 Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve has played.
What does Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve play as White?
As White, Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve played?
Our database contains 253 games by Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 53 draws, 105 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve?
253 games by Sebastian Ortiz Monsalve 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.