Prepare against Luis Carlos Torres Rosas
IM · Mexico · World #1,978 classical · FIDE ID 5111080
When preparing against Luis Carlos Torres Rosas, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 410 games by Luis Carlos Torres Rosas, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Carlos Torres Rosas 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 | 2,385 | 2,390 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,290 | 2,290 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,252 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 410 | 126 | 148 | 136 | 30.7% |
| As White | 214 | 71 | 74 | 69 | 33.2% |
| As Black | 196 | 55 | 74 | 67 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's side.
First moves as White (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 193 | 90.2% | 51.3% |
| c4 | 19 | 8.9% | 44.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rosas usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Rosas usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rosas usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Rosas usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Rosas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Rosas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 60.0% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 38 | 38.0% | 35.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 91.2% | 55.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's chess games
All 410 games by Luis Carlos Torres Rosas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - Sep 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: 126 wins, 148 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 29 | 11/11/7 | 37.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 10/5/7 | 45.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 3/8/8 | 15.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| E06 | Catalan | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 0/8/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jorge Cori | 2,586 | IV Aguascalientes Int | B23 |
| Oct 2024 | Andy Woodward | 2,545 | 18th SPICE Cup Open | D37 |
| Apr 2013 | Yusnel Bacallao Alonso | 2,542 | 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | D85 |
| Jun 2015 | Yasser Quesada Perez | 2,519 | 24th Guillermo Garcia Memorial A | B50 |
| Apr 2014 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,504 | Villahermosa Open 3rd | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,246 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 1,973 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,488 |
| 46th Capablanca Memorial Open A | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 2,306 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,267 |
| Saint Louis Norm IM | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| 46th Badalona Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's chess games?
410 games by Luis Carlos Torres Rosas, from Oct 2007 to Sep 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 Luis Carlos Torres Rosas has played.
What does Luis Carlos Torres Rosas play on the first move as White?
Across 214 games with White in our database, Luis Carlos Torres Rosas opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Carlos Torres Rosas answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Luis Carlos Torres Rosas play as White?
As White, Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 214 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Carlos Torres Rosas play as Black?
As Black, Luis Carlos Torres Rosas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 15.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 196 games.
What is Luis Carlos Torres Rosas's FIDE rating?
Luis Carlos Torres Rosas is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,290 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Luis Carlos Torres Rosas played?
Our database contains 410 games by Luis Carlos Torres Rosas, covering Oct 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 148 draws, 136 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Carlos Torres Rosas?
410 games by Luis Carlos Torres Rosas 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.