Prepare against Simon Perez Tangarife
FM · Colombia · World #14,658 classical · FIDE ID 4492994
Our database contains 224 games by Simon Perez Tangarife, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Simon Perez Tangarife's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Perez Tangarife 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 | 2,113 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,127 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 94 | 39 | 91 | 42.0% |
| As White | 115 | 52 | 23 | 40 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 16 | 51 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Perez Tangarife's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Perez Tangarife's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 88 | 77.2% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 16.7% | 36.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 77% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues Nc3 (76.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 36.8% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues g3 (10.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Tangarife usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 51.5% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 24 | 35.3% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.2% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 92.9% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Simon Perez Tangarife's chess games
All 224 games by Simon Perez Tangarife in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 94 wins, 39 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 28 | 19/2/7 | 67.9% |
| D35 | English Opening | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 35 | 14/4/17 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz | 2,287 | XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | A41 |
| Jan 2026 | Julian Andres Gallego | 2,228 | XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | E67 |
| Aug 2024 | Johannes Lanzendoerfer | 2,207 | 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | A28 |
| Jun 2024 | Carlos Ramirez | 2,166 | 18th American Continental Rapid | E97 |
| May 2024 | Andres Santiago Garzon Camelo | 2,099 | 18th American Continental Blitz | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 1,296 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2022 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,465 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 1,831 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,661 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,654 |
| Pereira Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Perez Tangarife's chess games?
224 games by Simon Perez Tangarife, from Jul 2021 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 Simon Perez Tangarife has played.
What does Simon Perez Tangarife play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Simon Perez Tangarife opens with 1.c4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Perez Tangarife answers 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...e6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Simon Perez Tangarife play as White?
As White, Simon Perez Tangarife's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (28 games, 67.9% win rate); English Opening (26 games, 57.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Perez Tangarife play as Black?
As Black, Simon Perez Tangarife most often plays: Alekhine Defense (35 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Simon Perez Tangarife's FIDE rating?
Simon Perez Tangarife is currently rated 2,109 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Simon Perez Tangarife played?
Our database contains 224 games by Simon Perez Tangarife, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 39 draws, 91 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Perez Tangarife?
224 games by Simon Perez Tangarife 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.