Prepare against Tomas Duran Cardoso
Colombia · World #79,525 classical · FIDE ID 144400713
When preparing against Tomas Duran Cardoso, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 42 games by Tomas Duran Cardoso, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tomas Duran Cardoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tomas Duran Cardoso 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 | 1,791 | 1,791 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,800 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,790 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 31.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tomas Duran Cardoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tomas Duran Cardoso's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Cardoso usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
Tomas Duran Cardoso's chess games
All 42 games by Tomas Duran Cardoso in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 13 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Cristian Valencia Gantiva | 1,957 | 31st Juegos Univers Open | B45 |
| May 2026 | Jaison Steven Ramirez Lozada | 1,948 | ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | B90 |
| May 2026 | Carlos Gabriel Santos Rios | 1,887 | ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | B06 |
| Oct 2024 | Sebastian Trujillo Artunduaga | 1,851 | 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | A22 |
| Sep 2024 | Jesus David Barrios Gonzalez | 1,802 | 31st Juegos Univers Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,712 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Open | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,867 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Rapid Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,695 |
| Juegos Universitarios ASCUN Bogota 2026 | Clásico Masculino | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| ASCUN NODO BOGOTA Rapido Absoluto Mayo 2026 | Masculino | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tomas Duran Cardoso's chess games?
42 games by Tomas Duran Cardoso, from Nov 2021 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 Tomas Duran Cardoso has played.
What does Tomas Duran Cardoso play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Tomas Duran Cardoso opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tomas Duran Cardoso answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games).
What openings does Tomas Duran Cardoso play as White?
As White, Tomas Duran Cardoso's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tomas Duran Cardoso play as Black?
As Black, Tomas Duran Cardoso most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Tomas Duran Cardoso's FIDE rating?
Tomas Duran Cardoso is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,791 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tomas Duran Cardoso played?
Our database contains 42 games by Tomas Duran Cardoso, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tomas Duran Cardoso?
42 games by Tomas Duran Cardoso 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.