Prepare against Ian Samuel Beltran Serna
Colombia · World #34,125 classical · FIDE ID 4499662
When preparing against Ian Samuel Beltran Serna, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (73%).
Our database contains 130 games by Ian Samuel Beltran Serna, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ian Samuel Beltran Serna 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 | 1,963 | 2,053 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,099 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 59 | 25 | 46 | 45.4% |
| As White | 69 | 31 | 12 | 26 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 28 | 13 | 20 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 84.1% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Serna usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Serna usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Serna usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Serna usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Serna usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Serna usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 91.7% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 73.1% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's chess games
All 130 games by Ian Samuel Beltran Serna in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 59 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sebastian Suarez | 2,271 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O18 | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Edward Andres Castillo Rodriguez | 2,122 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 4to | B10 |
| May 2026 | Andre Fernando Orta Ruz | 2,044 | XV Campeonato Panamericano U7 - U17 de Ajedrez 2026 | O17 | B57 |
| Apr 2026 | Santiago Urquijo Prada | 2,042 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 4to | A01 |
| Mar 2024 | Camilo Andres Brito Carrascal | 1,972 | ch-COL U18 | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,409 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,835 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,549 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,898 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,000 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,732 |
| 1er IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| ch-COL U18 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's chess games?
130 games by Ian Samuel Beltran Serna, from Jan 2022 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 Ian Samuel Beltran Serna has played.
What does Ian Samuel Beltran Serna play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Ian Samuel Beltran Serna opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ian Samuel Beltran Serna answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ian Samuel Beltran Serna play as White?
As White, Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ian Samuel Beltran Serna play as Black?
As Black, Ian Samuel Beltran Serna most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Ian Samuel Beltran Serna's FIDE rating?
Ian Samuel Beltran Serna is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Ian Samuel Beltran Serna played?
Our database contains 130 games by Ian Samuel Beltran Serna, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 25 draws, 46 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ian Samuel Beltran Serna?
130 games by Ian Samuel Beltran Serna 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.