Prepare against Santiago Lopez Rayo
IM · Colombia · World #1,222 classical · FIDE ID 4455665
When preparing against Santiago Lopez Rayo, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 780 games by Santiago Lopez Rayo, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Lopez Rayo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Lopez Rayo 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 | 2,431 | 2,431 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,393 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,294 | 2,323 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 780 | 363 | 188 | 229 | 46.5% |
| As White | 391 | 202 | 85 | 104 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 389 | 161 | 103 | 125 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Lopez Rayo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Lopez Rayo's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 389 | 99.5% | 62.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rayo usually continues Nf3 (61.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rayo usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rayo usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rayo usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rayo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 180 | 85.3% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 30 | 14.2% | 43.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 104 | 88.1% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 10.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Santiago Lopez Rayo's chess games
All 780 games by Santiago Lopez Rayo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 363 wins, 188 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 69 | 37/12/20 | 53.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 46 | 25/12/9 | 54.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 45 | 21/11/13 | 46.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 40 | 19/11/10 | 47.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 13/3/1 | 76.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/4/1 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Miguel Santos Ruiz | 2,596 | Titled Tue Early | B15 |
| Sep 2026 | Anton Demchenko | 2,580 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C00 |
| Jun 2025 | Leon Livaic | 2,550 | Titled Tue Early | A06 |
| Jun 2026 | Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder | 2,524 | XIX American Continental Chess Championship 2026 | Rapid | B00 |
| Jun 2024 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,495 | 61st Wch U20 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 111 | 55 | 2,259 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 28 | 19.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-COL | 2023 | 28 | 22.5 | 2,187 |
| ch-COL | 2022 | 27 | 13.5 | 1,839 |
| Wch U08 | 2017 | 19 | 10.5 | 1,410 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,060 |
| chT-COL Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 8 | 2,060 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,525 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Manuel Campos Gomez (18 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Lopez Rayo's chess games?
780 games by Santiago Lopez Rayo, from May 2016 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 Santiago Lopez Rayo has played.
What does Santiago Lopez Rayo play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Santiago Lopez Rayo opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Lopez Rayo answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...b6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Santiago Lopez Rayo play as White?
As White, Santiago Lopez Rayo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (69 games, 53.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (46 games, 54.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Lopez Rayo play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Lopez Rayo most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (40 games, 47.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 389 games.
What is Santiago Lopez Rayo's FIDE rating?
Santiago Lopez Rayo is currently rated 2,431 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid and 2,294 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,431 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Santiago Lopez Rayo played?
Our database contains 780 games by Santiago Lopez Rayo, covering May 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 363 wins, 188 draws, 229 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Lopez Rayo?
780 games by Santiago Lopez Rayo 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.