Prepare against David Santiago Lopez Ramirez
FM · Colombia · World #8,836 classical · FIDE ID 4439333
Our database contains 474 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Santiago Lopez 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 | 2,189 | 2,226 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,263 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,186 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 474 | 228 | 110 | 135 | 48.1% |
| As White | 241 | 129 | 54 | 57 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 233 | 99 | 56 | 78 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's side.
First moves as White (241 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 40.7% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 76 | 31.5% | 53.9% |
| Nf3 | 42 | 17.4% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 7.5% | 63.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Ramirez usually continues dxc5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 45.7% | 57.0% |
| c6 | 33 | 23.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 19 | 13.6% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 7.1% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 36 | 61.0% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 18 | 30.5% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.1% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's chess games
All 474 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 228 wins, 110 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 13/3/3 | 68.4% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/7/11 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | J Rubes | 2,450 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | M Dann | 2,447 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Dec 2024 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | E06 |
| Mar 2025 | A Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Dec 2023 | Juan Borges Matos | 2,398 | Soacha Ventura Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 73 | 29 | 2,122 |
| chT-COL | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-COL U10 | 2015 | 15 | 10 | 1,719 |
| ch-COL sf | 2020 | 14 | 9 | 1,944 |
| ch-COL U2000 | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 1,938 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2019 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,857 |
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| ch-COL sf 2nd | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's chess games?
474 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, from Aug 2013 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 David Santiago Lopez Ramirez has played.
What does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play on the first move as White?
Across 241 games with White in our database, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play as White?
As White, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 68.4% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 241 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Santiago Lopez Ramirez play as Black?
As Black, David Santiago Lopez Ramirez most often plays: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is David Santiago Lopez Ramirez's FIDE rating?
David Santiago Lopez Ramirez is currently rated 2,189 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Apr 2024).
How many games has David Santiago Lopez Ramirez played?
Our database contains 474 games by David Santiago Lopez Ramirez, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 228 wins, 110 draws, 135 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Santiago Lopez Ramirez?
474 games by David Santiago Lopez 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.