Prepare against Raul Quintero
Colombia · World #93,311 classical · FIDE ID 4405960
When preparing against Raul Quintero, expect 1.Nf3 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 62.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 118 games by Raul Quintero, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Quintero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Quintero 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 | 1,749 | 2,174 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,987 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 1,987 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 56 | 23 | 39 | 47.5% |
| As White | 57 | 31 | 10 | 16 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 25 | 13 | 23 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Quintero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Quintero's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 52 | 91.2% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.0% | 87.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 91% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Quintero usually continues b3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Quintero usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Quintero usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 65.7% | 45.7% |
| b6 | 4 | 11.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Raul Quintero's chess games
All 118 games by Raul Quintero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 29 | 18/4/7 | 62.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,208 | 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | A04 |
| Dec 2010 | Antonio Angel | 1,994 | 1st Bogota McGregor Open | B23 |
| Mar 2011 | Luis Eduardo Morales | 1,954 | Bogota Mayores Distrital Open 03 | A06 |
| Apr 2009 | Pablo Persi Palacio Padilla | 1,947 | Bogota Mila Memorial Open | A45 |
| Apr 2010 | Jorge Hernan Sanint | 1,937 | Bogota Torneo Distrital | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL Visually impaired | 2019 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,747 |
| 1st Bogota McGregor Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,182 |
| Bogota IRT Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,723 |
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,639 |
| Bogota Torneo Distrital | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,837 |
| Bogota Mayores Distrital Open 03 | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 3rd Bogota McGregor Open | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| Bogota Mayores Distrital Open 06 | 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Quintero's chess games?
118 games by Raul Quintero, from Jul 2007 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 Raul Quintero has played.
What does Raul Quintero play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Raul Quintero opens with 1.Nf3 (91% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Quintero answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Raul Quintero play as White?
As White, Raul Quintero's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 62.1% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Quintero play as Black?
As Black, Raul Quintero most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Raul Quintero's FIDE rating?
Raul Quintero is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Raul Quintero played?
Our database contains 118 games by Raul Quintero, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 23 draws, 39 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Quintero?
118 games by Raul Quintero 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.