Prepare against Alejandro Rios Parra
IM · Colombia · World #10,050 classical · FIDE ID 4400348
Our database contains 1,032 games by Alejandro Rios Parra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Rios Parra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Rios Parra 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 | 2,169 | 2,377 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,393 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,321 | Nov 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,032 | 453 | 252 | 327 | 43.9% |
| As White | 519 | 234 | 130 | 155 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 513 | 219 | 122 | 172 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Rios Parra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Rios Parra's side.
First moves as White (519 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 483 | 93.1% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 14 | 2.7% | 64.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Parra usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Parra usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Parra usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Parra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Parra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Parra usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (257 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 170 | 66.1% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 34 | 13.2% | 61.8% |
| c6 | 32 | 12.5% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 14 | 5.4% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.2% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 166 | 91.7% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 5.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Rios Parra's chess games
All 1,032 games by Alejandro Rios Parra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 453 wins, 252 draws, 327 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 71 | 30/20/21 | 42.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 66 | 31/12/23 | 47.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 58 | 24/13/21 | 41.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 9/3/1 | 69.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 68 | 35/7/26 | 51.5% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 64 | 33/12/19 | 51.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 21 | 10/7/4 | 47.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/4/7 | 15.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Jorge Cori | 2,636 | 2nd Sabaneta Open A | B19 |
| Jul 2005 | Mircea-Emilian Parligras | 2,571 | 28th Barbera del Valles Open | C45 |
| Apr 2019 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,532 | Cartagena Bolivar Cup | B42 |
| Aug 1998 | Gildardo Garcia | 2,510 | ch-COL | C75 |
| Sep 2011 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,507 | ch-COL | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 69 | 36 | 2,291 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 61 | 43 | 2,332 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 47 | 13.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 21 | 16 | 2,455 |
| COL pre olympic sf3 | 2019 | 19 | 13 | 2,101 |
| Cartagena Bolivar Cup | 2019 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,215 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,300 |
| Medellin | 2000 | 14 | 9 | 2,494 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Cristhian Camilo Rios Gomez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Rios Parra's chess games?
1,032 games by Alejandro Rios Parra, from Apr 2003 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 Alejandro Rios Parra has played.
What does Alejandro Rios Parra play on the first move as White?
Across 519 games with White in our database, Alejandro Rios Parra opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Rios Parra answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Rios Parra play as White?
As White, Alejandro Rios Parra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (71 games, 42.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (66 games, 47.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (58 games, 41.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 519 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Rios Parra play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Rios Parra most often plays: Benoni Defense (68 games, 51.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (64 games, 51.6% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Alejandro Rios Parra's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Rios Parra is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Alejandro Rios Parra played?
Our database contains 1,032 games by Alejandro Rios Parra, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 453 wins, 252 draws, 327 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Rios Parra?
1,032 games by Alejandro Rios Parra 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.