Prepare against Rafael Antonio Serrato
Colombia · World #109,167 classical · FIDE ID 4456653
When preparing against Rafael Antonio Serrato, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 75 games by Rafael Antonio Serrato, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Antonio Serrato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Antonio Serrato 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 | 1,704 | 1,890 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,891 | 1,909 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,719 | 1,759 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 18 | 7 | 50 | 24.0% |
| As White | 35 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 6 | 26 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2025): 391 rated games against 344 different opponents, across 44 events in 8 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 | 245 | 74 | 33 | 138 | 30.2% | 1,868 | 1,739 | 4 |
| Rapid | 31 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 38.7% | 1,899 | 1,779 | 3 |
| Blitz | 101 | 38 | 2 | 61 | 37.6% | 1,820 | 1,669 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 194 | 30 | 22 | 142 | 15.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 108 | 57 | 10 | 41 | 52.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 1,826 | 1,680 |
| 2024 | 42 | 15 | 2 | 25 | 1,751 | 1,634 |
| 2023 | 49 | 19 | 4 | 26 | 1,795 | 1,705 |
| 2022 | 62 | 21 | 9 | 32 | 1,820 | 1,718 |
| 2021 | 60 | 22 | 5 | 33 | 1,682 | 1,513 |
| 2019 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,725 | 1,525 |
| 2018 | 44 | 11 | 8 | 25 | 1,951 | 1,801 |
| 2017 | 65 | 21 | 6 | 38 | 1,968 | 1,851 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 2,027 | 1,856 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2,017 | 1,817 |
| 2014 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 2,015 | 1,695 |
Where Rafael Antonio Serrato has played
Colombia (25) · United States (8) · Mexico (4) · Cuba (2) · Peru (2) · El Salvador (1) · Spain (1) · Malta (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Antonio Serrato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Antonio Serrato's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Serrato usually continues Nf3 (26.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Serrato usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Serrato usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 58.8% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Rafael Antonio Serrato's chess games
All 75 games by Rafael Antonio Serrato in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Uriel Capo Vidal | 2,284 | 67th Mexican Open | D00 |
| May 2016 | Jose Ernesto Aponte Castillo | 2,183 | COL pre olympic sf2 | D03 |
| May 2017 | Melissa Rodriguez Dominguez | 2,131 | 52nd Capablanca Memorial Open | B46 |
| May 2016 | Sebastian Naranjo | 2,105 | COL pre olympic sf | B40 |
| Aug 2015 | Juan M Arboleda Orozco | 1,950 | 22nd Medellin Flores Open | B54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,563 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,545 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,838 |
| COL pre olympic sf2 | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,935 |
| 13th American Continental | 2017 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,755 |
| 16th American Continental | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,788 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Antonio Serrato's chess games?
75 games by Rafael Antonio Serrato, from Jan 2015 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 Rafael Antonio Serrato has played.
What does Rafael Antonio Serrato play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Rafael Antonio Serrato opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Antonio Serrato answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Rafael Antonio Serrato play as White?
As White, Rafael Antonio Serrato's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Antonio Serrato play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Antonio Serrato most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rafael Antonio Serrato's FIDE rating?
Rafael Antonio Serrato is currently rated 1,704 in classical chess, 1,891 in rapid and 1,719 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Rafael Antonio Serrato played?
Our database contains 75 games by Rafael Antonio Serrato, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 50 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Antonio Serrato?
75 games by Rafael Antonio Serrato 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.