Prepare against Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar
Colombia · World #84,530 classical · FIDE ID 4416740
When preparing against Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 51 games by Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar, covering May 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar 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 | 1,777 | 1,794 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 9 | 10 | 32 | 17.6% |
| As White | 26 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 12.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Escobar usually continues c4 (29.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Escobar usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 100.0% | 20.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's chess games
All 51 games by Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - Nov 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: 9 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Jesus Marcial Torres Cueto | 1,879 | ch-Pan American | D12 |
| Jan 2014 | Efrain Steven Arismendi Polanco | 1,848 | ch-COL sf | B40 |
| Jul 2012 | Adolfo Paez Colmenares | 1,782 | ch-Pan American | D37 |
| Oct 2026 | Daniel Alejandro Rueda Ahumada | 1,620 | XVI IRT Internacional Raza Medellin 2026 | 1799 Raza | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Daniela Bohorquez Leiva | 1,546 | XVI IRT Internacional Raza Medellin 2026 | 1799 Raza | D55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 7 | 1 | 1,719 |
| ch-Pan American | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| XVI IRT Internacional Raza Medellin 2026 | 1799 Raza | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-COL Seniors | 2016 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,531 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,184 |
| Medellin de Apertura Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's chess games?
51 games by Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar, from May 2014 to Nov 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 Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar has played.
What does Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar play as White?
As White, Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar play as Black?
As Black, Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 13.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar's FIDE rating?
Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar played?
Our database contains 51 games by Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar, covering May 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 10 draws, 32 losses (17.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar?
51 games by Gustavo Dario Serna Escobar 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.