Prepare against Wilson Velandia Orjuela
Colombia · World #80,721 classical · FIDE ID 144402961
When preparing against Wilson Velandia Orjuela, expect 1.f4 in 22% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...a6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...a6 (50%).
Our database contains 55 games by Wilson Velandia Orjuela, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wilson Velandia Orjuela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilson Velandia Orjuela 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 | 1,788 | 1,852 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,828 | 1,828 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,761 | 1,787 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 22 | 12 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 42.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 316 rated games against 273 different opponents, across 43 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 165 | 75 | 20 | 70 | 45.5% | 1,765 | 1,740 | 7 |
| Rapid | 81 | 34 | 8 | 39 | 42.0% | 1,745 | 1,618 | 4 |
| Blitz | 62 | 29 | 7 | 26 | 46.8% | 1,774 | 1,733 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 138 | 26 | 16 | 96 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 94 | 60 | 14 | 20 | 63.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 22 | 6 | 16 | 1,727 | 1,738 |
| 2025 | 109 | 45 | 15 | 49 | 1,850 | 1,802 |
| 2024 | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 1,783 | 1,731 |
| 2023 | 60 | 26 | 10 | 24 | 1,658 | 1,631 |
| 2022 | 65 | 30 | 2 | 33 | 1,718 | 1,578 |
| 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,680 | 1,614 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilson Velandia Orjuela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilson Velandia Orjuela's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| c3 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Orjuela usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Orjuela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Orjuela usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 8 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a6 | 6 | 50.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Wilson Velandia Orjuela's chess games
All 55 games by Wilson Velandia Orjuela in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Saragossa Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | St. George Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Walter Martinez | 1,956 | 18th American Continental | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | David Alejandro Vargas Diaz | 1,899 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | B43 |
| Dec 2022 | Henry Andres Estrada Velandia | 1,883 | Cali Valle Colombia Open B | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Fabian Leonardo Torres Rodriguez | 1,835 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | B33 |
| Aug 2026 | Cristian David Ponton Carvajal | 1,801 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,645 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,452 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,368 |
| Medellin de La Raza Open | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,701 |
| XVI IRT Internacional Raza Medellin 2026 | 1799 Raza | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,963 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilson Velandia Orjuela's chess games?
55 games by Wilson Velandia Orjuela, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Wilson Velandia Orjuela has played.
What does Wilson Velandia Orjuela play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Wilson Velandia Orjuela opens with 1.f4 (22% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilson Velandia Orjuela answers 1...a6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...a6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Wilson Velandia Orjuela play as White?
As White, Wilson Velandia Orjuela's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Saragossa Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilson Velandia Orjuela play as Black?
As Black, Wilson Velandia Orjuela most often plays: St. George Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Wilson Velandia Orjuela's FIDE rating?
Wilson Velandia Orjuela is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,828 in rapid and 1,761 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Wilson Velandia Orjuela played?
Our database contains 55 games by Wilson Velandia Orjuela, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilson Velandia Orjuela?
55 games by Wilson Velandia Orjuela 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.