Prepare against Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus
Colombia · World #54,877 classical · FIDE ID 4472411
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus 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 | 1,874 | 1,906 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,911 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,826 | 1,849 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 25 | 4 | 20 | 51.0% |
| As White | 23 | 14 | 2 | 7 | 60.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 80.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Cristopulus usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Cristopulus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cristopulus usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cristopulus usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Cristopulus usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's chess games
All 49 games by Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 25 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Edwin Vargas | 1,995 | ch-COL Amateur U2000 | A84 |
| Feb 2020 | Cesar Daniel Rativa Jimenez | 1,886 | ch-COL Amateur U2000 | B27 |
| Feb 2022 | Cristian Campos | 1,831 | ch-COL U2000 | B34 |
| Feb 2022 | Guillermo Riascos | 1,794 | ch-COL U2000 | C06 |
| May 2026 | Heidy Montenegro | 1,790 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| ch-COL Amateur U1700 | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,847 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2000 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,931 |
| Tunja Liga Boyaca | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,808 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,782 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Tunja Boyaca Open B | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,677 |
| 28th Manizales Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's chess games?
49 games by Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus, from Jan 2017 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 Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus has played.
What does Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus play as White?
As White, Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus's FIDE rating?
Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,826 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,906 (May 2026).
How many games has Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus played?
Our database contains 49 games by Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus?
49 games by Daniel Felipe Vargas Cristopulus 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.