Prepare against Valentin Alzate Velez
Colombia · World #70,674 classical · FIDE ID 4486617
When preparing against Valentin Alzate Velez, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 91 games by Valentin Alzate Velez, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Alzate Velez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Alzate Velez 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 | 1,819 | 1,928 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,991 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 1,956 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 29 | 11 | 51 | 31.9% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 4 | 22 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 11 | 7 | 29 | 23.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Alzate Velez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Alzate Velez's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (52.4% score)
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 25.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
Valentin Alzate Velez's chess games
All 91 games by Valentin Alzate Velez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 29 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Juan Carlos Viana Ardila | 1,858 | 30th Medellin Flores Open | E76 |
| Apr 2022 | Jose Gregorio Pacheco Grateron | 1,787 | 10th Medellin Easter Open | E32 |
| Nov 2022 | Francisco Alonso Jr. Mesa | 1,765 | 1st Sabaneta Open B | A06 |
| Nov 2022 | Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar | 1,702 | 1st Sabaneta Open B | D13 |
| Oct 2022 | Juliana Caicedo Anguila | 1,698 | Medellin Raza Cup | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Luces Open | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 1,362 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,509 |
| Medellin Raza Cup | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,471 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,832 |
| 10th Medellin Easter Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,531 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,620 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,291 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,621 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Alzate Velez's chess games?
91 games by Valentin Alzate Velez, from Jul 2019 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 Valentin Alzate Velez has played.
What does Valentin Alzate Velez play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Valentin Alzate Velez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Alzate Velez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valentin Alzate Velez play as White?
As White, Valentin Alzate Velez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Alzate Velez play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Alzate Velez most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Valentin Alzate Velez's FIDE rating?
Valentin Alzate Velez is currently rated 1,819 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Valentin Alzate Velez played?
Our database contains 91 games by Valentin Alzate Velez, covering Jul 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 11 draws, 51 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Alzate Velez?
91 games by Valentin Alzate Velez 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.