Prepare against Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas
Colombia · World #112,480 classical · FIDE ID 4496671
When preparing against Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas 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 | 1,694 | 1,694 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,807 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,750 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 23 | 12 | 28 | 36.5% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 61.3% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 29.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rojas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rojas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Rojas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rojas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 63.6% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's chess games
All 63 games by Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 23 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Humberto Vallejo | 2,004 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B10 |
| May 2024 | Vladimir Andrey Ossa Quintero | 1,975 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A00 |
| May 2026 | Gregory Paul Botello | 1,883 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | C10 |
| Apr 2025 | Miguel Angel Martinez A. | 1,850 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B52 |
| May 2024 | David Jaramillo Daza | 1,773 | 18th American Continental Blitz | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,461 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,777 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,873 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,732 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,587 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,443 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's chess games?
63 games by Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas, from Dec 2021 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 Santiago Zarabanda Rojas has played.
What does Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas play as White?
As White, Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas's FIDE rating?
Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas played?
Our database contains 63 games by Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas?
63 games by Daniel Santiago Zarabanda Rojas 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.