Prepare against Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez
FM · Mexico · World #9,160 classical · FIDE ID 5148367
When preparing against Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 171 games by Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez 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 | 2,184 | 2,280 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,074 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,240 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 71 | 47 | 53 | 41.5% |
| As White | 85 | 37 | 28 | 20 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 34 | 19 | 33 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 92.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's chess games
All 171 games by Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 71 wins, 47 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Nestor Cofre Archibold | 2,343 | Mexico City Independence Cup 11th | B76 |
| Sep 2023 | Tarun Kanyamarala | 2,329 | 60th Wch U20 | D02 |
| Feb 2022 | Jesus Aldair Flores Guerrero | 2,251 | 8th ch-Iberoamerican | A02 |
| Sep 2023 | Abilmansur Abdilkhair | 2,241 | 60th Wch U20 | C63 |
| Apr 2026 | Sergio Joshafatt Morales Garcia | 2,228 | LXXI Mexican Open 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pan American U-20 Championship 2026 | Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| 33rd Carlos Torre Memorial Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 1st ch-MEX & Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,288 |
| Copa Revolucion Open 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| 34th Carlos Torre Mem | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,769 |
| 32nd Carlos Torre Mem Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's chess games?
171 games by Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez, from Sep 2018 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 Zacarias Rodriguez has played.
What does Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,280 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 171 games by Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 47 draws, 53 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez?
171 games by Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez 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.