Prepare against Santiago Paez Villanueva
Colombia · World #32,285 classical · FIDE ID 144415354
Our database contains 89 games by Santiago Paez Villanueva, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Paez Villanueva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Paez Villanueva 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 | 1,973 | 2,008 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,041 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,080 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 44 | 14 | 31 | 49.4% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 11 | 13 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 43 | 22 | 3 | 18 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Paez Villanueva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Paez Villanueva's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Villanueva usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 63.6% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Santiago Paez Villanueva's chess games
All 89 games by Santiago Paez Villanueva in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 44 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Donaldo Londono Lopez | 2,230 | Zonales Ascun Cajica | Absoluto Clasico | B01 |
| May 2026 | Jacobo Puerta Rendon | 2,018 | Zonales Ascun | Absoluto Clasico | B90 |
| Jun 2026 | Juan Esteban Cardona Duque | 2,013 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 18 | C11 |
| Jun 2026 | Ian Samuel Beltran Serna | 1,993 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 18 | C77 |
| Nov 2023 | Misael Casagua | 1,985 | chT-COL | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
| Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 18 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| Pereira Cosecha Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,811 |
| Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,849 |
| Campeonato Nacional Colombiano Sub 18 | Absoluto | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 2nd Pereira GP Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,661 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,656 |
| Armenia Quindio Open | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Paez Villanueva's chess games?
89 games by Santiago Paez Villanueva, from Nov 2022 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 Paez Villanueva has played.
What does Santiago Paez Villanueva play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Santiago Paez Villanueva opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Paez Villanueva answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Paez Villanueva play as White?
As White, Santiago Paez Villanueva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Paez Villanueva play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Paez Villanueva most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Santiago Paez Villanueva's FIDE rating?
Santiago Paez Villanueva is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Santiago Paez Villanueva played?
Our database contains 89 games by Santiago Paez Villanueva, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 14 draws, 31 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Paez Villanueva?
89 games by Santiago Paez Villanueva 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.