Prepare against Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda
Colombia · World #139,424 classical · FIDE ID 144441550
When preparing against Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%).
Our database contains 63 games by Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda 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 | 1,626 | 1,626 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,721 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,684 | 1,684 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 25 | 13 | 25 | 39.1% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 35.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 209 rated games against 154 different opponents, across 22 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 54 | 18 | 13 | 23 | 33.3% | 1,673 | 1,578 | 6 |
| Rapid | 81 | 36 | 4 | 41 | 44.4% | 1,691 | 1,564 | 4 |
| Blitz | 74 | 27 | 8 | 39 | 36.5% | 1,686 | 1,500 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 100 | 24 | 13 | 63 | 24.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 22 | 13 | 1 | 8 | 59.1% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 103 | 43 | 16 | 44 | 1,712 | 1,632 |
| 2025 | 93 | 35 | 8 | 50 | 1,651 | 1,470 |
| 2024 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 1,642 | 1,286 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (15.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Castaneda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 65.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's chess games
All 63 games by Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2024 - Nov 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Miguel Angel Galvis Cala | 1,863 | Torneo de la Kombatividad Kallpa | IRT Clásico | C50 |
| Jun 2026 | Edwin Oswaldo Reina Bonilla | 1,791 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | B00 |
| Jun 2026 | Miguel Acosta Nunez | 1,735 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | C21 |
| Jun 2025 | Diego Andres Castellanos Santamaria | 1,724 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | A22 |
| Oct 2026 | Juan Andres Diaz Guevara | 1,697 | Torneo de la Kombatividad Kallpa | IRT Clásico | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VII Campeonato Sudamericano de Ajedrez Bogotá 2026 | O11 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,705 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 7mo | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,657 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 1,794 |
| Intercolegiados Distritales Colombia 2026 | Infantil Masculino | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Aficionados Sub 1800 | 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1,990 |
| Torneo de la Kombatividad Kallpa | IRT Clásico | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,861 |
| 1er IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,634 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,433 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's chess games?
63 games by Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda, from Aug 2024 to Nov 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 Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda has played.
What does Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda play as White?
As White, Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda play as Black?
As Black, Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda's FIDE rating?
Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda is currently rated 1,626 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,684 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,626 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda played?
Our database contains 63 games by Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda, covering Aug 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda?
63 games by Samir Alejandro Barraza Castaneda 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.