Prepare against Nicolas Santamaria Arcila
Colombia · World #118,970 classical · FIDE ID 4492790
When preparing against Nicolas Santamaria Arcila, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Nicolas Santamaria Arcila, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Santamaria Arcila's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Santamaria Arcila 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 | 1,676 | 1,676 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,601 | 1,603 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,566 | 1,628 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 28.9% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 2 | 13 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 2 | 15 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 72.7% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Arcila usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 93.8% | 26.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Nicolas Santamaria Arcila's chess games
All 45 games by Nicolas Santamaria Arcila in the Chess.ceo database (May 2023 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Hernando Suarez Zapata | 1,902 | 18th American Continental Rapid | D05 |
| Aug 2024 | Hernan De Jesus Correa | 1,766 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | D04 |
| May 2024 | Hernando Guerrero Avila | 1,745 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A85 |
| Aug 2024 | Mauricio Munoz | 1,711 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | B30 |
| Jun 2024 | Alberto Enrique Sepulveda Brango | 1,689 | 18th American Continental Rapid | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,683 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,401 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,604 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open B | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,824 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,786 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,104 |
| 11th Medellin Easter Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,171 |
| Medellin Luces Open | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Santamaria Arcila's chess games?
45 games by Nicolas Santamaria Arcila, from May 2023 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 Nicolas Santamaria Arcila has played.
What does Nicolas Santamaria Arcila play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Nicolas Santamaria Arcila opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Santamaria Arcila answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Santamaria Arcila play as White?
As White, Nicolas Santamaria Arcila's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Santamaria Arcila play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Santamaria Arcila most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Nicolas Santamaria Arcila's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Santamaria Arcila is currently rated 1,676 in classical chess, 1,601 in rapid and 1,566 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,676 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Santamaria Arcila played?
Our database contains 45 games by Nicolas Santamaria Arcila, covering May 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 28 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Santamaria Arcila?
45 games by Nicolas Santamaria Arcila 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.