Prepare against David Santiago Lopez Ramirez
FM · Colombia · World #8,836 classical · FIDE ID 4439333
When preparing against David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 497 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Santiago Lopez Ramirez 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 | 2,189 | 2,226 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,263 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,186 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 497 | 244 | 113 | 139 | 49.1% |
| As White | 252 | 137 | 55 | 59 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 245 | 107 | 58 | 80 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's side.
First moves as White (252 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 40.1% | 72.3% |
| d4 | 79 | 31.3% | 55.1% |
| Nf3 | 44 | 17.5% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 8.3% | 69.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 72.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues Nf3 (74.4% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 55.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 45.6% | 59.0% |
| c6 | 33 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 20 | 13.6% | 47.5% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 58.1% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 21 | 33.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's chess games
All 497 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 244 wins, 113 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 14/7/11 | 43.8% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | J Rubes | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | M Dann | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | A Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Juan Borges Matos | 2,398 | Soacha Ventura Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 73 | 29 | 2,122 |
| chT-COL | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2015 | 15 | 10 | 1,719 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 1,944 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 1,938 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's chess games?
497 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, from Aug 2013 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 Santiago Lopez Ramirez has played.
What does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play on the first move as White?
Across 252 games with White in our database, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play as White?
As White, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (19 games, 68.4% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 252 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play as Black?
As Black, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 245 games.
What is David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's FIDE rating?
David Santiago Lopez Ramirez is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2024).
How many games has David Santiago Lopez Ramirez played?
Our database contains 497 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 244 wins, 113 draws, 139 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Santiago Lopez Ramirez?
497 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez 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.