Prepare against Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro
CM · Spain · World #17,843 classical · FIDE ID 24512451
When preparing against Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 207 games by Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro 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 | 2,077 | 2,235 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,996 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 71 | 21 | 115 | 34.3% |
| As White | 106 | 33 | 11 | 62 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 101 | 38 | 10 | 53 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 50 | 47.2% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 26 | 24.5% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 12.3% | 26.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 10.4% | 36.4% |
| e3 | 6 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Cerro usually continues c4 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Cerro usually continues e3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Cerro usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Cerro usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Cerro usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cerro usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 12 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 90.3% | 53.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's chess games
All 207 games by Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - Aug 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: 71 wins, 21 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 3/4/13 | 15.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 16 | 3/1/12 | 18.8% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Inigo Lopez Mulet | 2,397 | 7th ch-Iberoamerican | A37 |
| Jul 2021 | Aaron Alonso Garcia | 2,363 | ch-ESP U18 | E32 |
| Jan 2026 | Dushyant Sharma | 2,355 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A07 |
| Feb 2026 | Dashgyn Ibadov | 2,337 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | E11 |
| Aug 2021 | Jose Remolar Gallen | 2,335 | 86th ch-ESP | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 71 | 23.5 | 2,099 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 37 | 11 | 2,050 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2021 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,179 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,030 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
| 7th ch-Iberoamerican | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 2,045 |
| 86th ch-ESP | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's chess games?
207 games by Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro, from Feb 2014 to Aug 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 Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro has played.
What does Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro play as White?
As White, Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Réti Opening (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro played?
Our database contains 207 games by Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro, covering Feb 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 21 draws, 115 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro?
207 games by Ricardo Rodriguez Del Cerro 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.