Prepare against Adolfo Santamaria Baeza
Spain · World #46,910 classical · FIDE ID 22230327
When preparing against Adolfo Santamaria Baeza, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Adolfo Santamaria Baeza, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adolfo Santamaria Baeza 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 | 1,906 | 1,936 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 1,936 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,895 | 2,023 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 98 | 28 | 96 | 44.1% |
| As White | 113 | 51 | 13 | 49 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 109 | 47 | 15 | 47 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 100.0% | 50.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Baeza usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Baeza usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Baeza usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 94.6% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's chess games
All 222 games by Adolfo Santamaria Baeza in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 98 wins, 28 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/4/14 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Jose Ramon Correas Gonzalez | 2,091 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C70 |
| Mar 2013 | Ramon Spitzer Isbert | 2,089 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C51 |
| May 2022 | Roberto Florin Neagu | 2,076 | ch-Madrid sf | A47 |
| May 2018 | Maria Rodrigo Yanguas | 2,054 | ch-Madrid final | C64 |
| May 2018 | Eduardo Gonzalez Rivera | 2,047 | ch-Madrid sf | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2018 | 34 | 21 | 1,840 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 34 | 14.5 | 1,835 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 17 | 11 | 1,876 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2015 | 15 | 6 | 1,964 |
| 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,875 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| 10th Pontevedra Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,671 |
| 4th Tres Cantos Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,724 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's chess games?
222 games by Adolfo Santamaria Baeza, from Nov 2011 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 Adolfo Santamaria Baeza has played.
What does Adolfo Santamaria Baeza play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Adolfo Santamaria Baeza opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adolfo Santamaria Baeza answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Adolfo Santamaria Baeza play as White?
As White, Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adolfo Santamaria Baeza play as Black?
As Black, Adolfo Santamaria Baeza most often plays: Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Adolfo Santamaria Baeza's FIDE rating?
Adolfo Santamaria Baeza is currently rated 1,906 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,895 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Adolfo Santamaria Baeza played?
Our database contains 222 games by Adolfo Santamaria Baeza, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 28 draws, 96 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adolfo Santamaria Baeza?
222 games by Adolfo Santamaria Baeza 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.