Prepare against David Esteban Soto Leguizamon
Colombia · World #69,170 classical · FIDE ID 144425040
When preparing against David Esteban Soto Leguizamon, expect 1.Nf3 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 41.9% over 31 games.
Our database contains 100 games by David Esteban Soto Leguizamon, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Esteban Soto Leguizamon 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 | 1,824 | 1,922 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,927 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,913 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 40 | 11 | 49 | 40.0% |
| As White | 53 | 25 | 7 | 21 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 4 | 28 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 83.0% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 11.3% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 83% of White games, 52.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Leguizamon usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 85.3% | 36.2% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's chess games
All 100 games by David Esteban Soto Leguizamon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 40 wins, 11 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Angel Sebastian Lara Santos | 2,019 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | E65 |
| Apr 2025 | C Montoya Diaz | 1,956 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A07 |
| Jun 2024 | Elizabeth Toro Castaneda | 1,949 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A08 |
| Jun 2024 | Gabriel Velasquez | 1,938 | 18th American Continental Rapid | B70 |
| Apr 2025 | John Alexander Martinez Murcia | 1,923 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,700 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,757 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,591 |
| Bogota Rapid Open | 2024 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,062 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,745 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,309 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's chess games?
100 games by David Esteban Soto Leguizamon, from Jul 2023 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 David Esteban Soto Leguizamon has played.
What does David Esteban Soto Leguizamon play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, David Esteban Soto Leguizamon opens with 1.Nf3 (83% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Esteban Soto Leguizamon answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Esteban Soto Leguizamon play as White?
As White, David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Esteban Soto Leguizamon play as Black?
As Black, David Esteban Soto Leguizamon most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is David Esteban Soto Leguizamon's FIDE rating?
David Esteban Soto Leguizamon is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,922 (Jul 2025).
How many games has David Esteban Soto Leguizamon played?
Our database contains 100 games by David Esteban Soto Leguizamon, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 11 draws, 49 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Esteban Soto Leguizamon?
100 games by David Esteban Soto Leguizamon 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.