Prepare against Renzo Sotelo
France · World #34,038 classical · FIDE ID 20654006
Our database contains 58 games by Renzo Sotelo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Renzo Sotelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renzo Sotelo 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 | 1,964 | 2,114 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,244 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,143 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 18 | 12 | 26 | 31.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renzo Sotelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renzo Sotelo's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sotelo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Renzo Sotelo's chess games
All 58 games by Renzo Sotelo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2013 | Georges Leruste | 2,340 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B01 |
| Jun 2013 | Maria Leconte | 2,290 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | C00 |
| Jun 2015 | Patrice Verdier | 2,244 | Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | A41 |
| Jan 2014 | Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou | 2,165 | Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | B31 |
| Jan 2015 | Stephane Laborde | 2,144 | ch-Paris rapid | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 18 | 8 | 2,192 |
| Paris BNP-Paribas Blitz | 2015 | 11 | 7 | 2,188 |
| Asnieres Challenge Blitz | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,180 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,818 |
| ch-Paris rapid | 2015 | 5 | 1 | 2,206 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,146 |
| ch-Val de Marne | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,242 |
| ch-Francophonie 7th | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renzo Sotelo's chess games?
58 games by Renzo Sotelo, from Jul 2009 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 Renzo Sotelo has played.
What does Renzo Sotelo play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Renzo Sotelo opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renzo Sotelo answers 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Renzo Sotelo play as White?
As White, Renzo Sotelo's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renzo Sotelo play as Black?
As Black, Renzo Sotelo most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Renzo Sotelo's FIDE rating?
Renzo Sotelo is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Renzo Sotelo played?
Our database contains 58 games by Renzo Sotelo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renzo Sotelo?
58 games by Renzo Sotelo 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.