Prepare against Santiago Avila Pavas
GM · Colombia · World #646 classical · FIDE ID 4437128
Our database contains 1,508 games by Santiago Avila Pavas, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Avila Pavas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Avila Pavas 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 | 2,492 | 2,522 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,431 | 2,431 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,475 | 2,475 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,508 | 828 | 268 | 412 | 54.9% |
| As White | 760 | 453 | 123 | 184 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 748 | 375 | 145 | 228 | 50.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Avila Pavas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Avila Pavas's side.
First moves as White (760 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 440 | 57.9% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 255 | 33.6% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 5.8% | 71.6% |
| b3 | 14 | 1.8% | 67.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 0.8% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Pavas usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Pavas usually continues Bf4 (67.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Pavas usually continues e4 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Pavas usually continues Nf3 (75.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pavas usually continues Nf3 (70.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Pavas usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 170 | 43.8% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 154 | 39.7% | 63.0% |
| g6 | 28 | 7.2% | 66.1% |
| c6 | 19 | 4.9% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 200 | 86.6% | 59.3% |
| c5 | 13 | 5.6% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 4.8% | 45.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.0% | 64.3% |
Santiago Avila Pavas's chess games
All 1,508 games by Santiago Avila Pavas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 828 wins, 268 draws, 412 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 152 | 90/20/42 | 59.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 133 | 76/15/42 | 57.1% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 58 | 34/8/16 | 58.6% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 44 | 31/9/4 | 70.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 17/5/5 | 63.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 21 | 11/8/2 | 52.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/5/3 | 52.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 168 | 96/15/57 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 88 | 49/11/28 | 55.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 18/8/17 | 41.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 42 | 23/6/13 | 54.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 39 | 20/8/11 | 51.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 35 | 15/11/9 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 16/8/10 | 47.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 32 | 16/8/8 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 16/6/1 | 69.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Anish Giri | 2,764 | Titled Tue | B03 |
| Mar 2025 | Hans Moke Niemann | 2,734 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Dec 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,690 | Titled Tue Early | B03 |
| Jan 2023 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Apr 2020 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,675 | Titled Tue | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 548 | 329.5 | 2,430 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 36 | 27 | 2,391 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2021 | 32 | 23.5 | 2,139 |
| ch-COL | 2021 | 31 | 18 | 2,360 |
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 22 | 13 | 2,112 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 19 | 9.5 | 2,437 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 18 | 12 | 2,356 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2014 | 12 | 8.5 | 1,704 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso (25 games) · Esteban Alb Valderrama Quiceno (11 games) · Alejandro Mateus (10 games) · Sebastian Felipe Sanchez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Avila Pavas's chess games?
1,508 games by Santiago Avila Pavas, from Feb 2014 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 Santiago Avila Pavas has played.
What does Santiago Avila Pavas play on the first move as White?
Across 760 games with White in our database, Santiago Avila Pavas opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Avila Pavas answers 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Santiago Avila Pavas play as White?
As White, Santiago Avila Pavas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (152 games, 59.2% win rate); Indian Defense (133 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (58 games, 58.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 760 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Avila Pavas play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Avila Pavas most often plays: Alekhine Defense (168 games, 57.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (88 games, 55.7% win rate); English Opening (43 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 748 games.
What is Santiago Avila Pavas's FIDE rating?
Santiago Avila Pavas is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess, 2,431 in rapid and 2,475 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,522 (May 2023).
How many games has Santiago Avila Pavas played?
Our database contains 1,508 games by Santiago Avila Pavas, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 828 wins, 268 draws, 412 losses (54.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Avila Pavas?
1,508 games by Santiago Avila Pavas 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.