Prepare against Rodolfo Arias Formoso
CRI · World #44,615 classical · FIDE ID 6500269
When preparing against Rodolfo Arias Formoso, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 92 games by Rodolfo Arias Formoso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rodolfo Arias Formoso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodolfo Arias Formoso 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 | 1,915 | 2,185 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,118 | Jan 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 2,101 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 23 | 41 | 28 | 25.0% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 22 | 11 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 8 | 19 | 17 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodolfo Arias Formoso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodolfo Arias Formoso's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 89.6% | 55.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Formoso usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Formoso usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Formoso usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Formoso usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Formoso usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 65.0% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Rodolfo Arias Formoso's chess games
All 92 games by Rodolfo Arias Formoso 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: 23 wins, 41 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/9/2 | 26.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Alexis Murillo Tsijli | 2,362 | ch-CRI 68th | B17 |
| May 2006 | Fabrizio Molina | 2,290 | Olympiad-37 | A48 |
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Hernandez Basante | 2,230 | ch-CRI | D02 |
| Jan 1996 | Carlos Minero Pineda | 2,195 | ch-CRI | A48 |
| Jun 2003 | Jonathan Carvajal Gorgona | 2,178 | 67th ch-CRI | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CRI | 2001 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-CRI 68th | 2005 | 13 | 6 | 2,219 |
| 67th ch-CRI | 2003 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| ch-CRI qual | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,219 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,967 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 2,243 |
| chT-CRI | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodolfo Arias Formoso's chess games?
92 games by Rodolfo Arias Formoso, 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 Rodolfo Arias Formoso has played.
What does Rodolfo Arias Formoso play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Rodolfo Arias Formoso opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodolfo Arias Formoso answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Rodolfo Arias Formoso play as White?
As White, Rodolfo Arias Formoso's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); London System (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodolfo Arias Formoso play as Black?
As Black, Rodolfo Arias Formoso most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Rodolfo Arias Formoso's FIDE rating?
Rodolfo Arias Formoso is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Rodolfo Arias Formoso played?
Our database contains 92 games by Rodolfo Arias Formoso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 41 draws, 28 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodolfo Arias Formoso?
92 games by Rodolfo Arias Formoso 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.