Prepare against Damian Perez Arroyave
Colombia · World #63,788 classical · FIDE ID 4406621
When preparing against Damian Perez Arroyave, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Damian Perez Arroyave, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Damian Perez Arroyave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Perez Arroyave 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 | 1,842 | 1,956 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,816 | 1,907 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,917 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 61 | 21 | 66 | 41.2% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 12 | 27 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 23 | 9 | 39 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Damian Perez Arroyave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Damian Perez Arroyave's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 97.4% | 58.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Arroyave usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Arroyave usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Arroyave usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arroyave usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 15.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Damian Perez Arroyave's chess games
All 148 games by Damian Perez Arroyave in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 61 wins, 21 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 23 | 4/2/17 | 17.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2009 | Miguel Medina | 2,442 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open | B30 |
| Mar 2016 | Boris Rodriguez | 2,193 | COL pre olympic sf1 | C54 |
| Mar 2016 | Mateo Jaramillo Ochoa | 2,113 | COL pre olympic sf1 | B32 |
| Jul 2007 | Emiliano Cuberli | 2,112 | ch-Pan American U18 | C80 |
| Oct 2010 | Fidel Zabala | 2,092 | Cartago Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,885 |
| Medellin Easter Open | 2015 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,063 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,974 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 7th Medellin Easter Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| COL pre olympic sf1 | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,085 |
| ch-COL Cat B/C U2200 | 2021 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,792 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Perez Arroyave's chess games?
148 games by Damian Perez Arroyave, from Oct 2007 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 Damian Perez Arroyave has played.
What does Damian Perez Arroyave play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Damian Perez Arroyave opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Perez Arroyave answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games).
What openings does Damian Perez Arroyave play as White?
As White, Damian Perez Arroyave's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Perez Arroyave play as Black?
As Black, Damian Perez Arroyave most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Damian Perez Arroyave's FIDE rating?
Damian Perez Arroyave is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,816 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,956 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Damian Perez Arroyave played?
Our database contains 148 games by Damian Perez Arroyave, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 21 draws, 66 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Perez Arroyave?
148 games by Damian Perez Arroyave 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.