Prepare against Abel De Santiago Gordo
Spain · World #41,934 classical · FIDE ID 54518997
When preparing against Abel De Santiago Gordo, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Abel De Santiago Gordo, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abel De Santiago Gordo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel De Santiago Gordo 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 | 1,927 | 1,939 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 43.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel De Santiago Gordo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel De Santiago Gordo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gordo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gordo usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Gordo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 100.0% | 53.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Abel De Santiago Gordo's chess games
All 37 games by Abel De Santiago Gordo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - Jul 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Carla Cristina Sosa Suarez | 2,110 | ch-ESP U18 | E76 |
| Aug 2020 | Marc Roig Roig | 1,801 | ch-ESP U18 | B35 |
| May 2016 | Rafael Carre Rodriguez | 1,797 | 18th Foment Martinenc Open C | E94 |
| May 2016 | Josep Riera Escayola | 1,794 | 18th Foment Martinenc Open C | A48 |
| Jun 2019 | Ricard Zubimendi Felip | 1,791 | 21st Foment Martinenc Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,776 |
| 18th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| 19th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,638 |
| 37th Barcelona Martorell B | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,562 |
| ch-Catalunya U10/20 | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel De Santiago Gordo's chess games?
37 games by Abel De Santiago Gordo, from May 2017 to Jul 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 Abel De Santiago Gordo has played.
What does Abel De Santiago Gordo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Abel De Santiago Gordo opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel De Santiago Gordo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Abel De Santiago Gordo play as White?
As White, Abel De Santiago Gordo's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel De Santiago Gordo play as Black?
As Black, Abel De Santiago Gordo most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Abel De Santiago Gordo's FIDE rating?
Abel De Santiago Gordo is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,939 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Abel De Santiago Gordo played?
Our database contains 37 games by Abel De Santiago Gordo, covering May 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel De Santiago Gordo?
37 games by Abel De Santiago Gordo 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.