Prepare against Roberto Cifuentes Parada
GM · Spain · World #1,811 classical · FIDE ID 2253488
When preparing against Roberto Cifuentes Parada, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 23.6% over 55 games.
Our database contains 1,758 games by Roberto Cifuentes Parada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Cifuentes Parada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Cifuentes Parada 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 | 2,393 | 2,543 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,458 | 2,516 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,500 | 2,500 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,758 | 752 | 687 | 319 | 42.8% |
| As White | 891 | 440 | 326 | 125 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 867 | 312 | 361 | 194 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Cifuentes Parada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Cifuentes Parada's side.
First moves as White (891 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 652 | 73.2% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 121 | 13.6% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 84 | 9.4% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 33 | 3.7% | 60.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Parada usually continues Nf3 (67.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Parada usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Parada usually continues Nf3 (77.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Parada usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Parada usually continues d4 (52.4% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Parada usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (412 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 264 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| d6 | 72 | 17.5% | 53.5% |
| e5 | 50 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 12 | 2.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 1.7% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (287 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 191 | 66.6% | 59.2% |
| Nf6 | 58 | 20.2% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 36 | 12.5% | 52.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Roberto Cifuentes Parada's chess games
All 1,758 games by Roberto Cifuentes Parada in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 752 wins, 687 draws, 319 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 110 | 55/41/14 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 107 | 43/41/23 | 40.2% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 69 | 38/20/11 | 55.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 52 | 27/21/4 | 51.9% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 48 | 26/17/5 | 54.2% |
| E02 | Catalan | 45 | 18/23/4 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 37 | 19/13/5 | 51.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 18/9/6 | 54.5% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 31 | 8/16/7 | 25.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 22/5/4 | 71.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 125 | 63/43/19 | 50.4% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 95 | 38/37/20 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 82 | 27/36/19 | 32.9% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 60 | 26/26/8 | 43.3% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 55 | 13/31/11 | 23.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 43 | 16/15/12 | 37.2% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 15/12/8 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 29 | 9/11/9 | 31.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 11/7/4 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 22 | 9/9/4 | 40.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Loek Van Wely | 2,650 | Galicia Festival Open | D31 |
| Apr 2009 | Aleksander Delchev | 2,648 | 32nd San Sebastian Open | D15 |
| Jul 1997 | Jan H Timman | 2,630 | ch-NED52 | E01 |
| Jan 1992 | Alexander Khalifman | 2,625 | Oviedo Rapid 45 | A42 |
| Jan 1991 | Sergey Dolmatov | 2,620 | Buenos Aires Najdorf | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogovens-B | 1997 | 55 | 27 | 2,460 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1997 | 42 | 29 | – |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 36 | 23 | 2,454 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 30 | 12.5 | 2,469 |
| OHRA-B | 1989 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,470 |
| Dos Hermanas-B | 2005 | 27 | 15 | 2,521 |
| Hoogovens Open | 1995 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,455 |
| Pamplona Open | 2003 | 23 | 17.5 | 2,566 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Loek Van Wely (14 games) · Friso Nijboer (14 games) · John T.H. Van der Wiel (13 games) · Oleg Korneev (11 games) · Diego Del Rey (10 games) · Vladimir Epishin (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Cifuentes Parada's chess games?
1,758 games by Roberto Cifuentes Parada, from Apr 2003 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 Roberto Cifuentes Parada has played.
What does Roberto Cifuentes Parada play on the first move as White?
Across 891 games with White in our database, Roberto Cifuentes Parada opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Cifuentes Parada answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Roberto Cifuentes Parada play as White?
As White, Roberto Cifuentes Parada's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (110 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (107 games, 40.2% win rate); Torre Attack (69 games, 55.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 891 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Cifuentes Parada play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Cifuentes Parada most often plays: Sicilian (125 games, 50.4% win rate); Slav Defense (95 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (82 games, 32.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 867 games.
What is Roberto Cifuentes Parada's FIDE rating?
Roberto Cifuentes Parada is currently rated 2,393 in classical chess, 2,458 in rapid and 2,500 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Roberto Cifuentes Parada played?
Our database contains 1,758 games by Roberto Cifuentes Parada, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 752 wins, 687 draws, 319 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Cifuentes Parada?
1,758 games by Roberto Cifuentes Parada 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.