Prepare against Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo
Colombia · World #121,792 classical · FIDE ID 4483340
When preparing against Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 106 games by Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo 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 | 1,668 | 1,683 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,748 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 30 | 13 | 63 | 28.3% |
| As White | 53 | 18 | 6 | 29 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 12 | 7 | 34 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Riscanevo usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Riscanevo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Riscanevo usually continues exd5 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Riscanevo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 17 | 50.0% | 14.7% |
| c5 | 16 | 47.1% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's chess games
All 106 games by Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 30 wins, 13 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Nigel Alejandro Delgado Caballero | 2,001 | World Youth U16 Olympiad | B27 |
| Jun 2026 | William Nicolas Rodriguez | 1,971 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Rapidas Sub 14 | C54 |
| May 2024 | Jose D. Pedrosa Class | 1,786 | 18th American Continental | C01 |
| May 2024 | Nelson Ivan Fernandez Suarez | 1,779 | 18th American Continental | B52 |
| May 2024 | Carlos Alvaro Ramirez Goyeneche | 1,762 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 14 | 5 | 1,448 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,707 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,414 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,682 |
| Pereira Cosecha Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,570 |
| Pereira Fiestas de la Cosecha Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| Rivera Hernandez Memorial-B | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's chess games?
106 games by Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo, from May 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 Sanchez Riscanevo has played.
What does Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...Nc6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo play as White?
As White, Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo's FIDE rating?
Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo is currently rated 1,668 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,683 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo played?
Our database contains 106 games by Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo, covering May 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 13 draws, 63 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo?
106 games by Santiago Sanchez Riscanevo 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.