Prepare against Rene Lacayo
FM · NIC · World #9,170 classical · FIDE ID 6100031
Our database contains 249 games by Rene Lacayo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Lacayo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Lacayo 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 | 2,183 | 2,303 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,260 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,280 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 111 | 85 | 53 | 44.6% |
| As White | 125 | 58 | 43 | 24 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 124 | 53 | 42 | 29 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Lacayo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Lacayo's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 69.6% | 63.8% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 23.2% | 69.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 4.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 63.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues c4 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 69.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Lacayo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 68.2% | 67.8% |
| e5 | 19 | 28.8% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 51.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 44.8% | 53.8% |
Rene Lacayo's chess games
All 249 games by Rene Lacayo 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: 111 wins, 85 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,533 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Jan 1991 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,420 | Panama Open | A58 |
| Jan 1991 | Bolivar Ribeiro Gonzalez | 2,385 | Panama Open | A09 |
| Jun 2006 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,372 | Olympiad-37 | E92 |
| Mar 2025 | Alejandro Domingo Nunez | 2,337 | Titled Tue Early | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 60 | 43.5 | 2,291 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 18 | 9 | 2,260 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,230 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 8 | 2,473 |
| ch-NCA final | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,261 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,104 |
| 1st Managua Dario Memorial-A | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,131 |
| ch-NCA Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Lacayo's chess games?
249 games by Rene Lacayo, 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 Rene Lacayo has played.
What does Rene Lacayo play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Rene Lacayo opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Lacayo answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Rene Lacayo play as White?
As White, Rene Lacayo's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Lacayo play as Black?
As Black, Rene Lacayo most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Rene Lacayo's FIDE rating?
Rene Lacayo is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Rene Lacayo played?
Our database contains 249 games by Rene Lacayo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 85 draws, 53 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Lacayo?
249 games by Rene Lacayo 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.