Prepare against Miguel Santamaria Vargas
Colombia · World #69,771 classical · FIDE ID 4418590
When preparing against Miguel Santamaria Vargas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Miguel Santamaria Vargas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Santamaria Vargas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Santamaria Vargas 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 | 1,822 | 1,953 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 2,004 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,074 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 3 | 30 | 34.0% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 2 | 14 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Santamaria Vargas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Santamaria Vargas's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 21.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Vargas usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vargas usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Miguel Santamaria Vargas's chess games
All 50 games by Miguel Santamaria Vargas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,057 | COL sub zt 2.3.4 | C30 |
| Mar 2014 | Yonnattanth Pedraza | 1,955 | ch-COL Amateur | C55 |
| Mar 2014 | Milton Dennis Cordoba Rodriguez | 1,939 | ch-COL Amateur | C14 |
| Dec 2019 | Frank Gordillo Pena | 1,894 | Bogota Navidad Open | C64 |
| Mar 2012 | Wilson Mauricio Contreras R | 1,861 | ch-Bogota Region Amateur | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Amateur | 2014 | 16 | 9 | 1,987 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,890 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,675 |
| Bogota Semana Santa Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,670 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,785 |
| ch-Bogota Region Amateur | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,778 |
| Bogota Navidad Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,908 |
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,250 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Santamaria Vargas's chess games?
50 games by Miguel Santamaria Vargas, from Jul 2009 to Jul 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 Miguel Santamaria Vargas has played.
What does Miguel Santamaria Vargas play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Miguel Santamaria Vargas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Santamaria Vargas answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miguel Santamaria Vargas play as White?
As White, Miguel Santamaria Vargas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Santamaria Vargas play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Santamaria Vargas most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Miguel Santamaria Vargas's FIDE rating?
Miguel Santamaria Vargas is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,953 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Miguel Santamaria Vargas played?
Our database contains 50 games by Miguel Santamaria Vargas, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 30 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Santamaria Vargas?
50 games by Miguel Santamaria Vargas 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.