Prepare against David Rios
Colombia · World #74,949 classical · FIDE ID 4410750
When preparing against David Rios, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 77 games by David Rios, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Rios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Rios 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 | 1,805 | 1,933 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,912 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,895 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 28 | 7 | 42 | 36.4% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 4 | 21 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 3 | 21 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Rios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Rios's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Rios usually continues d3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rios usually continues d3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Rios usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 75.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
David Rios's chess games
All 77 games by David Rios in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Andres Felipe Salazar | 2,109 | 26th Manizales Open | B07 |
| Oct 2021 | Diego Fernando Villamizar | 2,034 | Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | D31 |
| Jan 2009 | Cristian Johan Valencia | 2,030 | 21st Manizales Open | C18 |
| Jan 2017 | Duvan Montoya | 1,975 | 26th Manizales Open | B07 |
| Jul 2016 | Saulo De Jesus Torres | 1,886 | 2nd Villamaria Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Manizales | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,817 |
| Manizales Las Americas Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,731 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open B | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,657 |
| 22nd Manizales Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,955 |
| 27th Manizales Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,522 |
| 29th Manizales Feria Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,619 |
| 26th Manizales Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 23rd Manizales Open | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Rios's chess games?
77 games by David Rios, from Aug 2016 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 Rios has played.
What does David Rios play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, David Rios opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Rios answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Rios play as White?
As White, David Rios's most-played openings in our database are: King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Rios play as Black?
As Black, David Rios most often plays: French Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is David Rios's FIDE rating?
David Rios is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,933 (Oct 2021).
How many games has David Rios played?
Our database contains 77 games by David Rios, covering Aug 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 42 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Rios?
77 games by David Rios 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.