Prepare against Rodolfo Cantero
CM · PRY · World #6,209 classical · FIDE ID 3703762
Our database contains 455 games by Rodolfo Cantero, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rodolfo Cantero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodolfo Cantero 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 | 2,242 | 2,263 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,061 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,148 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 251 | 84 | 120 | 55.2% |
| As White | 221 | 127 | 36 | 58 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 234 | 124 | 48 | 62 | 53.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodolfo Cantero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodolfo Cantero's side.
First moves as White (221 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 182 | 82.4% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.2% | 84.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.2% | 85.7% |
| b4 | 4 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cantero usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 84.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cantero usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Cantero usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (19% of these games) — Cantero usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 55.1% | 63.9% |
| c5 | 41 | 41.8% | 61.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 75.3% | 60.2% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 9.4% | 81.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 87.5% |
Rodolfo Cantero's chess games
All 455 games by Rodolfo Cantero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 251 wins, 84 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 15/5/12 | 46.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 16/2/1 | 84.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,408 | 18th American Continental | C55 |
| Oct 2022 | Francisco Fiorito | 2,304 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | B36 |
| May 2018 | Felipe Vergara Jofre | 2,299 | ch-South America U20 | B52 |
| Oct 2022 | Tobias Sebastian Moreno Perez | 2,260 | Vicente Lopez ProAm 100 Years Open | B13 |
| Dec 2023 | Manuel Larrea | 2,259 | Maldonado IM 3rd | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-PAR sf | 2023 | 54 | 38 | 2,047 |
| ch-PAR U20 | 2019 | 28 | 22 | 2,003 |
| 6th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2017 | 20 | 14 | 1,984 |
| ch-South America U20 | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,151 |
| 4th Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2018 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,641 |
| ch-PAR U18 | 2017 | 14 | 10 | 1,821 |
| 3rd Asuncion Clasificatorio Open | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 1,789 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,141 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alejandro Benitez Galeano (19 games) · Arnold Mayeregger (11 games) · Abel Alejandro Aguero Centurion (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodolfo Cantero's chess games?
455 games by Rodolfo Cantero, from Oct 2013 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 Cantero has played.
What does Rodolfo Cantero play on the first move as White?
Across 221 games with White in our database, Rodolfo Cantero opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodolfo Cantero answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Rodolfo Cantero play as White?
As White, Rodolfo Cantero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 221 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodolfo Cantero play as Black?
As Black, Rodolfo Cantero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 84.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 234 games.
What is Rodolfo Cantero's FIDE rating?
Rodolfo Cantero is currently rated 2,242 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Rodolfo Cantero played?
Our database contains 455 games by Rodolfo Cantero, covering Oct 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 84 draws, 120 losses (55.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodolfo Cantero?
455 games by Rodolfo Cantero 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.