Prepare against Juan Sebastian Romero S
Colombia · World #52,402 classical · FIDE ID 4432738
When preparing against Juan Sebastian Romero S, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Juan Sebastian Romero S, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Sebastian Romero S's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Sebastian Romero S 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 | 1,884 | 1,936 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,080 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,005 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 19 | 9 | 40.4% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 41.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2011-2026): 494 rated games against 293 different opponents, across 61 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 | 82 | 32 | 22 | 28 | 39.0% | 1,883 | 1,850 | 8 |
| Rapid | 254 | 153 | 39 | 62 | 60.2% | 1,852 | 1,985 | 15 |
| Blitz | 158 | 85 | 13 | 60 | 53.8% | 1,903 | 1,934 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 145 | 48 | 19 | 78 | 33.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 267 | 170 | 40 | 57 | 63.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 15 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 1,948 | 2,034 |
| 2025 | 72 | 43 | 10 | 19 | 1,855 | 1,985 |
| 2024 | 150 | 91 | 16 | 43 | 1,902 | 2,019 |
| 2023 | 29 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 1,741 | 1,889 |
| 2022 | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 1,783 | 1,665 |
| 2021 | 87 | 44 | 12 | 31 | 1,806 | 1,818 |
| 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2,008 | 1,974 |
| 2018 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 1,813 | 1,870 |
| 2016 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 1,966 | 1,726 |
| 2015 | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 1,985 | 2,015 |
| 2014 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1,816 | 2,136 |
| 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,926 | 1,926 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Sebastian Romero S's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Sebastian Romero S's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — S usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — S usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — S usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — S usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Juan Sebastian Romero S's chess games
All 47 games by Juan Sebastian Romero S in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 19 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D27 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Andres Humberto Rojas Barrero | 2,166 | Soacha Open A | A85 |
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Eduardo Cardozo Munar | 2,081 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | A45 |
| Mar 2015 | Cristian Camilo Soto | 2,072 | Tercer Piso Open | A52 |
| Dec 2011 | Custodio Carrillo | 1,906 | 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | A12 |
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Gabriel Santos Rios | 1,899 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,700 |
| Circuito Cundinamarca Tocancipa | Maestros | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,130 |
| Soacha Open A | 2021 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 2,229 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,714 |
| 2nd Bogota McGregor Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Bogota Distrital 78th | 2016 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,750 |
| Tercer Piso Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Sebastian Romero S's chess games?
47 games by Juan Sebastian Romero S, from Jan 2012 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 Sebastian Romero S has played.
What does Juan Sebastian Romero S play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Juan Sebastian Romero S opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Sebastian Romero S answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Sebastian Romero S play as White?
As White, Juan Sebastian Romero S's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Sebastian Romero S play as Black?
As Black, Juan Sebastian Romero S most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Juan Sebastian Romero S's FIDE rating?
Juan Sebastian Romero S is currently rated 1,884 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Juan Sebastian Romero S played?
Our database contains 47 games by Juan Sebastian Romero S, covering Jan 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 9 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Sebastian Romero S?
47 games by Juan Sebastian Romero S 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.