Prepare against Santiago Arango
Colombia · World #58,759 classical · FIDE ID 4438256
Our database contains 160 games by Santiago Arango, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Arango's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Arango 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 | 1,860 | 2,075 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,060 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,055 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 64 | 36 | 60 | 40.0% |
| As White | 82 | 32 | 20 | 30 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 32 | 16 | 30 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Arango's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Arango's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 79.3% | 41.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.4% | 95.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 41.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Arango usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Arango usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Arango usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 95.5% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Arango usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Arango usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Arango usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 56.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 31.7% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 65.2% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Santiago Arango's chess games
All 160 games by Santiago Arango in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 64 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Julio Espinosa | 2,239 | ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | B40 |
| Sep 2012 | Jose Ramon Mora Moron | 2,166 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | C64 |
| Mar 2017 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,165 | ch-COL Amateur U2300 | E90 |
| May 2025 | Nelson Eduardo Alvarez Angel | 2,150 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | C56 |
| May 2025 | Daniel Fernando Nunez V | 2,146 | IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manizales Las Americas Open A | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,956 |
| 10th Velez Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 50 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| COL sub zt 2.3.4 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,783 |
| Bogota LAB Apertura Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,111 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-COL Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Arango's chess games?
160 games by Santiago Arango, from Nov 2012 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 Santiago Arango has played.
What does Santiago Arango play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Santiago Arango opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Arango answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Santiago Arango play as White?
As White, Santiago Arango's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Arango play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Arango most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Santiago Arango's FIDE rating?
Santiago Arango is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Santiago Arango played?
Our database contains 160 games by Santiago Arango, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 36 draws, 60 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Arango?
160 games by Santiago Arango 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.