Prepare against Santiago Loaiza Cuervo
Colombia · World #14,657 classical · FIDE ID 4486820
Our database contains 352 games by Santiago Loaiza Cuervo, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Loaiza Cuervo 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 | 2,109 | 2,120 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,035 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 2,020 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 158 | 58 | 136 | 44.9% |
| As White | 177 | 96 | 23 | 58 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 175 | 62 | 35 | 78 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's side.
First moves as White (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 171 | 96.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cuervo usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Cuervo usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cuervo usually continues d4 (47.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Cuervo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Cuervo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 81 | 95.3% | 45.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 100.0% | 51.6% |
Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's chess games
All 352 games by Santiago Loaiza Cuervo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 158 wins, 58 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/6/9 | 42.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 8/6/13 | 29.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 3/3/15 | 14.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ilamparthi A R | 2,393 | 45th Barbera del Valles Open | B99 |
| May 2024 | Faustino Oro | 2,351 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B51 |
| Oct 2021 | Johann Echavarria | 2,288 | Medellin Raza Open | B33 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Salinas Tomas | 2,242 | 45th Barbera del Valles Open | B00 |
| Aug 2024 | Johannes Lanzendoerfer | 2,207 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 27 | 12 | 1,782 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 23 | 14 | 1,882 |
| 31st Juegos Univers Blitz Open | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,916 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,004 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,775 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open A | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,063 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,285 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,224 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's chess games?
352 games by Santiago Loaiza Cuervo, from Jan 2019 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 Loaiza Cuervo has played.
What does Santiago Loaiza Cuervo play on the first move as White?
Across 177 games with White in our database, Santiago Loaiza Cuervo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Loaiza Cuervo answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Loaiza Cuervo play as White?
As White, Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 177 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Loaiza Cuervo play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Loaiza Cuervo most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (20 games, 35.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Santiago Loaiza Cuervo's FIDE rating?
Santiago Loaiza Cuervo is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Santiago Loaiza Cuervo played?
Our database contains 352 games by Santiago Loaiza Cuervo, covering Jan 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 158 wins, 58 draws, 136 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Loaiza Cuervo?
352 games by Santiago Loaiza Cuervo 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.