Prepare against Rafael Torres Samper
Spain · World #62,808 classical · FIDE ID 2259443
When preparing against Rafael Torres Samper, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Torres Samper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Torres Samper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Torres Samper 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 | 1,846 | 2,119 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,928 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 60 | 22 | 62 | 41.7% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 11 | 27 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 11 | 35 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Torres Samper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Torres Samper's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 98.6% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Samper usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Samper usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Samper usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Samper usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 97.6% | 40.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
Rafael Torres Samper's chess games
All 144 games by Rafael Torres Samper in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 60 wins, 22 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Jesus Cortes Lizano | 2,254 | 7th Benidorm Open U2300 | A26 |
| Aug 2008 | Francisco De La Fuente Gonzalez | 2,232 | 25th Collado Villalba Open A | C42 |
| Dec 2007 | David Ballesteros Gonzalez | 2,210 | 6th Benidorm Open U2300 | B54 |
| Aug 2009 | Henry Augusto Castano | 2,203 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | B85 |
| Aug 2015 | Santiago Sanz Castillo | 2,197 | 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,113 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,924 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open A | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| 3rd Villalba Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,759 |
| 25th Madrid San Viator Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 28th Collado Villalba Open | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Torres Samper's chess games?
144 games by Rafael Torres Samper, from Apr 2003 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 Rafael Torres Samper has played.
What does Rafael Torres Samper play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Rafael Torres Samper opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Torres Samper answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Rafael Torres Samper play as White?
As White, Rafael Torres Samper's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Torres Samper play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Torres Samper most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Rafael Torres Samper's FIDE rating?
Rafael Torres Samper is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rafael Torres Samper played?
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Torres Samper, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 22 draws, 62 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Torres Samper?
144 games by Rafael Torres Samper 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.