Prepare against Juan Fernando Rios
Colombia · World #27,932 classical · FIDE ID 4404033
When preparing against Juan Fernando Rios, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 133 games by Juan Fernando Rios, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Fernando Rios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Fernando 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 | 1,999 | 2,131 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 2,079 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,079 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 57 | 31 | 45 | 42.9% |
| As White | 66 | 31 | 17 | 18 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 26 | 14 | 27 | 38.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 448 rated games against 337 different opponents, across 60 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 275 | 122 | 59 | 94 | 44.4% | 1,958 | 1,971 | 17 |
| Rapid | 79 | 41 | 12 | 26 | 51.9% | 1,827 | 1,886 | 11 |
| Blitz | 94 | 49 | 6 | 39 | 52.1% | 1,873 | 1,914 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 130 | 20 | 22 | 88 | 15.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 157 | 45 | 58 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 11 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1,713 | 1,822 |
| 2025 | 82 | 47 | 15 | 20 | 1,851 | 1,992 |
| 2024 | 86 | 43 | 10 | 33 | 1,839 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 41 | 21 | 9 | 11 | 1,654 | 1,752 |
| 2022 | 22 | 12 | 1 | 9 | 1,826 | 1,881 |
| 2021 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1,871 | 1,471 |
| 2019 | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 1,968 | 1,950 |
| 2018 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2,113 | 1,993 |
| 2017 | 34 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 2,097 | 2,086 |
| 2016 | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 2,032 | 2,059 |
| 2015 | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 1,951 | 1,951 |
| 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,157 | 1,957 |
| 2013 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 2,116 | 2,054 |
| 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,134 | 2,134 |
| 2010 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 2,130 | 2,105 |
| 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,203 | 1,803 |
| 2008 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2,140 | 2,106 |
| 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2,193 | 2,104 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Fernando Rios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Fernando Rios's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 89.4% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.6% | 85.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Rios usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 85.7% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Juan Fernando Rios's chess games
All 133 games by Juan Fernando Rios in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Oct 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: 57 wins, 31 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Carlo Giovanni Vittorino | 2,320 | Medellin Region IRT Open | A34 |
| Mar 2016 | Boris Rodriguez | 2,193 | COL pre olympic sf1 | C88 |
| Mar 2016 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,182 | COL pre olympic sf1 | C06 |
| Jun 2017 | Elias Oussedik | 2,155 | 13th American Continental | E15 |
| Apr 2025 | Ruddy Antonio Mendez | 2,140 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,975 |
| Medellin Navideno Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,990 |
| ch-COL U2300 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,062 |
| Antioquia Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,011 |
| COL pre olympic sf1 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 2,131 |
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,054 |
| XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Sub-1999 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Fernando Rios's chess games?
133 games by Juan Fernando Rios, from Jul 2008 to Oct 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 Juan Fernando Rios has played.
What does Juan Fernando Rios play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Juan Fernando Rios opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Fernando Rios answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Juan Fernando Rios play as White?
As White, Juan Fernando Rios's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Fernando Rios play as Black?
As Black, Juan Fernando Rios most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Juan Fernando Rios's FIDE rating?
Juan Fernando Rios is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Juan Fernando Rios played?
Our database contains 133 games by Juan Fernando Rios, covering Jul 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 31 draws, 45 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Fernando Rios?
133 games by Juan Fernando 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.