Prepare against Rodrigo Andias Sarabando
PRT · World #19,597 classical · FIDE ID 1950010
When preparing against Rodrigo Andias Sarabando, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 228 games by Rodrigo Andias Sarabando, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodrigo Andias Sarabando 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 | 2,061 | 2,222 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,210 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,075 | 2,093 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 76 | 32 | 120 | 33.3% |
| As White | 103 | 41 | 14 | 48 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 125 | 35 | 18 | 72 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 99.0% | 46.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 46.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sarabando usually continues c4 (44.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sarabando usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Sarabando usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Sarabando usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 90.4% | 40.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 32.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's chess games
All 228 games by Rodrigo Andias Sarabando in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - Sep 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: 76 wins, 32 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 12/5/15 | 37.5% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Jun Ying Tan | 2,412 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | B06 |
| Mar 2025 | Tobias Kuegel | 2,409 | Silves Open | B81 |
| Jul 2022 | Maximillian Lu | 2,398 | 10th Pontevedra Open A | A62 |
| Jul 2021 | Alejandro Moreno | 2,391 | Famalicao Open 8th | A58 |
| May 2026 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,371 | Silves Open 2026 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 20 | 6 | 2,067 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| Portuguese Masters | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| Portuguese Honra | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,850 |
| Portuguese Top League | 2026 | 9 | 1 | 1,976 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,807 |
| 6th Famalicao Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's chess games?
228 games by Rodrigo Andias Sarabando, from May 2016 to Sep 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 Rodrigo Andias Sarabando has played.
What does Rodrigo Andias Sarabando play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Rodrigo Andias Sarabando opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodrigo Andias Sarabando answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rodrigo Andias Sarabando play as White?
As White, Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodrigo Andias Sarabando play as Black?
As Black, Rodrigo Andias Sarabando most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (20 games, 35.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Rodrigo Andias Sarabando's FIDE rating?
Rodrigo Andias Sarabando is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,075 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2025).
How many games has Rodrigo Andias Sarabando played?
Our database contains 228 games by Rodrigo Andias Sarabando, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 32 draws, 120 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodrigo Andias Sarabando?
228 games by Rodrigo Andias Sarabando 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.