Prepare against Walter Enrique Celis Vargas
Colombia · World #102,420 classical · FIDE ID 4426533
When preparing against Walter Enrique Celis Vargas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 141 games by Walter Enrique Celis Vargas, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walter Enrique Celis Vargas 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 | 1,722 | 1,749 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,804 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,716 | 1,746 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 38 | 28 | 75 | 27.0% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 75 | 18 | 11 | 46 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (38.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 88.1% | 36.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.5% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's chess games
All 141 games by Walter Enrique Celis Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Yamil Octavio Mena Cordoba | 2,026 | 7th Bogota University Open | D40 |
| Dec 2010 | Juan David Neira | 1,948 | 1st Bogota McGregor Open | C07 |
| Nov 2019 | Diego Mauricio Ramirez Buitrago | 1,948 | 2nd Uniagraria AlphaZero Open | A52 |
| Jun 2018 | Favio Casas Ospina | 1,907 | 8th Bogota Mayores Alcaldia Open | C90 |
| May 2016 | Hernando Guerrero Avila | 1,888 | 4th Bogota Samana Santa Open | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,521 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,568 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,826 |
| 10th Bogota Open | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,651 |
| 7th Bogota University Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,154 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,536 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,517 |
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's chess games?
141 games by Walter Enrique Celis Vargas, from Nov 2011 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 Walter Enrique Celis Vargas has played.
What does Walter Enrique Celis Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Walter Enrique Celis Vargas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walter Enrique Celis Vargas answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Walter Enrique Celis Vargas play as White?
As White, Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walter Enrique Celis Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Walter Enrique Celis Vargas most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Walter Enrique Celis Vargas's FIDE rating?
Walter Enrique Celis Vargas is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,716 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,749 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Walter Enrique Celis Vargas played?
Our database contains 141 games by Walter Enrique Celis Vargas, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 75 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walter Enrique Celis Vargas?
141 games by Walter Enrique Celis Vargas 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.