Prepare against Carlos Ramirez
IM · Colombia · World #13,599 classical · FIDE ID 4400127
Our database contains 371 games by Carlos Ramirez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Ramirez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos 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 | 2,121 | 2,326 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,281 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,315 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 169 | 104 | 97 | 45.6% |
| As White | 182 | 92 | 42 | 48 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 189 | 77 | 62 | 49 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Ramirez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Ramirez's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 161 | 88.5% | 62.1% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 6.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 4.4% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 62.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (55.7% score)
- …f5 (3% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 68 | 73.1% | 60.3% |
| c6 | 14 | 15.1% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 6.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 63.9% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 20 | 32.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Carlos Ramirez's chess games
All 371 games by Carlos Ramirez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 169 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 35 | 14/13/8 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 9/1/2 | 75.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 22 | 10/4/7 | 45.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 3/8/2 | 23.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,574 | Bogota Humana Open | D97 |
| Dec 2012 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,459 | Bogota Humana Open | C02 |
| Oct 2017 | Marcelo Tempone | 2,411 | ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | D19 |
| Jul 2007 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,411 | 4th American Continental | E16 |
| Jun 2008 | Mauricio Uribe | 2,406 | Bucaramanga Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,251 |
| 4th American Continental | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,308 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,042 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 01 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 IM Winter 12 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,055 |
| Sunnyvale 1000 GM Thanksgiving IM2 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Ramirez's chess games?
371 games by Carlos Ramirez, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Ramirez has played.
What does Carlos Ramirez play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Carlos Ramirez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Ramirez answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carlos Ramirez play as White?
As White, Carlos Ramirez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Ramirez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Ramirez most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 189 games.
What is Carlos Ramirez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Ramirez is currently rated 2,121 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Carlos Ramirez played?
Our database contains 371 games by Carlos Ramirez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 104 draws, 97 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Ramirez?
371 games by Carlos 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.