Prepare against Samuel Hernandez Arias
Colombia · World #94,299 classical · FIDE ID 144406703
When preparing against Samuel Hernandez Arias, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Samuel Hernandez Arias, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Hernandez Arias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Hernandez Arias 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 | 1,746 | 1,785 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,685 | 1,713 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,790 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 23 | 12 | 12 | 48.9% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Hernandez Arias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Hernandez Arias's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 61.9% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Arias usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Arias usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Arias usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 69.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Samuel Hernandez Arias's chess games
All 47 games by Samuel Hernandez Arias in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2023 - 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, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Felipe Verdugo Silva | 1,627 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | A11 |
| May 2026 | Jose Gregorio Ramirez Mejia | 1,622 | Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 10 Absoluto | B49 |
| Mar 2026 | Diego Alejandro Ortiz Ortiz | 1,594 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Gian Lucas Carvajal Barreto | 1,579 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 10 | D01 |
| Mar 2026 | Massimo Matteo Schettini Acuna | 1,577 | Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Festival Colombiano Nacional Escolar Clasico 2026 Sub-7 a Sub-17 | Sub-11 | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombia 2026 | Sub 10 Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 5.5 | 1,843 |
| Armenia Quindio Open | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,501 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,245 |
| ch-Armenia Quindio | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,536 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 10 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,721 |
| Colombia Nacional Sub12 y Sub06 - 2026 | Open | 2026 | 5 | 5 | 1,950 |
| Festival Colombiano Nacional Escolar Blitz 2026 Sub-7 a Sub-17 | Sub-11 | 2026 | 3 | 3 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Hernandez Arias's chess games?
47 games by Samuel Hernandez Arias, from Feb 2023 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 Samuel Hernandez Arias has played.
What does Samuel Hernandez Arias play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Samuel Hernandez Arias opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Hernandez Arias answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Hernandez Arias play as White?
As White, Samuel Hernandez Arias's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Hernandez Arias play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Hernandez Arias most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Samuel Hernandez Arias's FIDE rating?
Samuel Hernandez Arias is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess, 1,685 in rapid and 1,790 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,785 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Samuel Hernandez Arias played?
Our database contains 47 games by Samuel Hernandez Arias, covering Feb 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (48.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Hernandez Arias?
47 games by Samuel Hernandez Arias 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.