Prepare against Samuel Mesa Baez
Colombia · World #20,532 classical · FIDE ID 4451848
When preparing against Samuel Mesa Baez, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.3% over 28 games.
Our database contains 273 games by Samuel Mesa Baez, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Mesa Baez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Mesa Baez 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 | 2,053 | 2,053 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,136 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,086 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 273 | 137 | 42 | 93 | 50.2% |
| As White | 146 | 74 | 22 | 49 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 127 | 63 | 20 | 44 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Mesa Baez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Mesa Baez's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 87.7% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 12.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Baez usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Baez usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Baez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Baez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Baez usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 56.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 25.4% | 80.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.3% | 76.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 67.6% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 29.7% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Samuel Mesa Baez's chess games
All 273 games by Samuel Mesa Baez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 137 wins, 42 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/2/14 | 39.3% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Miguel Angel Cifuentes Camacho | 2,206 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 3er | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Alejandro Mora Munoz | 2,173 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | D02 |
| May 2026 | Juan Esteban Cabiativa | 2,172 | Campeonato Distrital Amateur Liga Bogota | Sub-2300 Absoluto | C70 |
| Apr 2026 | Juan Pablo Castro Lombana | 2,152 | IRT El Trono de los Grandes Kallpa | B00 |
| Jan 2026 | Juan Manuel Posada | 2,151 | 1er IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,701 |
| ch-COL Superate Intercol U18 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,700 |
| Bogota El Tablazo Open A | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,019 |
| IRT El Trono de los Grandes Kallpa | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,968 |
| Teusaquillo Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,587 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,031 |
| ch-COL | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Mesa Baez's chess games?
273 games by Samuel Mesa Baez, from May 2015 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 Samuel Mesa Baez has played.
What does Samuel Mesa Baez play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Samuel Mesa Baez opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Mesa Baez answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games).
What openings does Samuel Mesa Baez play as White?
As White, Samuel Mesa Baez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Mesa Baez play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Mesa Baez most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Samuel Mesa Baez's FIDE rating?
Samuel Mesa Baez is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Samuel Mesa Baez played?
Our database contains 273 games by Samuel Mesa Baez, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 42 draws, 93 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Mesa Baez?
273 games by Samuel Mesa Baez 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.