Prepare against Cristian Camilo Soto
FM · Colombia · World #15,402 classical · FIDE ID 4407008
When preparing against Cristian Camilo Soto, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.3% over 47 games.
Our database contains 683 games by Cristian Camilo Soto, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Camilo Soto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Camilo Soto 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 | 2,102 | 2,203 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,260 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,353 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 683 | 334 | 103 | 246 | 48.9% |
| As White | 338 | 172 | 54 | 112 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 345 | 162 | 49 | 134 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Camilo Soto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Camilo Soto's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 301 | 89.1% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 3.3% | 77.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 2.4% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 6 | 1.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.9% | 66.7% |
| h4 | 3 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nc3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nc3 (53.9% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nc3 (65.2% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 77.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Soto usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 144 | 80.9% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 7.3% | 76.9% |
| d5 | 10 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
| h5 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 45.3% | 58.5% |
| f5 | 43 | 36.8% | 57.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 8 | 6.8% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.6% | 16.7% |
| h5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Cristian Camilo Soto's chess games
All 683 games by Cristian Camilo Soto in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Sep 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: 334 wins, 103 draws, 246 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 81 | 44/7/30 | 54.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 77 | 31/17/29 | 40.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 40 | 20/9/11 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 33 | 22/4/7 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 63 | 31/16/16 | 49.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 53 | 28/2/23 | 52.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 18/7/22 | 38.3% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Pranesh M | 2,673 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | A22 |
| Dec 2024 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,642 | Titled Tue Late | A21 |
| Dec 2024 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,579 | Titled Tue Late | E81 |
| May 2022 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,509 | Pereira Gildardo Garcia Memorial A | B09 |
| Jun 2024 | Milosz Szpar | 2,497 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 183 | 96 | 2,255 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 23 | 14 | 1,972 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 18 | 10 | 2,152 |
| Medellin Navideno Open | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,242 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Camilo Soto's chess games?
683 games by Cristian Camilo Soto, from May 2012 to Sep 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 Cristian Camilo Soto has played.
What does Cristian Camilo Soto play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Cristian Camilo Soto opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Camilo Soto answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Cristian Camilo Soto play as White?
As White, Cristian Camilo Soto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (81 games, 54.3% win rate); English Opening (77 games, 40.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (40 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Camilo Soto play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Camilo Soto most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (63 games, 49.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (53 games, 52.8% win rate); Sicilian (47 games, 38.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 345 games.
What is Cristian Camilo Soto's FIDE rating?
Cristian Camilo Soto is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Cristian Camilo Soto played?
Our database contains 683 games by Cristian Camilo Soto, covering May 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 103 draws, 246 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Camilo Soto?
683 games by Cristian Camilo Soto 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.