Prepare against Santiago Grueso Cordoba
Sweden · World #6,908 classical · FIDE ID 1723529
When preparing against Santiago Grueso Cordoba, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 77 games by Santiago Grueso Cordoba, covering Aug 2014 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Grueso Cordoba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Grueso Cordoba 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 | 2,228 | 2,241 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,132 | 2,137 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,198 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 10 | 40 | 35.1% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 6 | 23 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Grueso Cordoba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Grueso Cordoba's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 54.3% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 52.6% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Cordoba usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 12.5% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Santiago Grueso Cordoba's chess games
All 77 games by Santiago Grueso Cordoba in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 27 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E70 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Mats Welin | 2,338 | Deltalift Open | C96 |
| Jul 2017 | Felix Tuomainen | 2,294 | ch-SWE U20 | A68 |
| Nov 2016 | Michael Wiander | 2,245 | Stockholm Scandic Ariadne | A00 |
| Mar 2017 | Niclas Ottenklev | 2,184 | SWE Cup | B55 |
| Jul 2017 | Hampus Sorensen | 2,137 | ch-SWE U20 | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltalift Open | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,123 |
| Vaxjo Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 46th Rilton Cup | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| SM i blixt 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,086 |
| ch-Nordic U13 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-Nordic U15 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,952 |
| SWE Cup | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 2,059 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Grueso Cordoba's chess games?
77 games by Santiago Grueso Cordoba, from Aug 2014 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 Santiago Grueso Cordoba has played.
What does Santiago Grueso Cordoba play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Santiago Grueso Cordoba opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Grueso Cordoba answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Santiago Grueso Cordoba play as White?
As White, Santiago Grueso Cordoba's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Grueso Cordoba play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Grueso Cordoba most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Santiago Grueso Cordoba's FIDE rating?
Santiago Grueso Cordoba is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,132 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Santiago Grueso Cordoba played?
Our database contains 77 games by Santiago Grueso Cordoba, covering Aug 2014 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 10 draws, 40 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Grueso Cordoba?
77 games by Santiago Grueso Cordoba 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.