Prepare against Alberto Santos Flores
IM · Ecuador · World #10,423 classical · FIDE ID 3601234
When preparing against Alberto Santos Flores, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 22.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,834 games by Alberto Santos Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Santos Flores's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Santos Flores 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 | 2,164 | 2,374 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,211 | 2,314 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,160 | 2,316 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,834 | 785 | 299 | 750 | 42.8% |
| As White | 929 | 406 | 155 | 368 | 43.7% |
| As Black | 905 | 379 | 144 | 382 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Santos Flores's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Santos Flores's side.
First moves as White (929 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 793 | 85.4% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 129 | 13.9% | 45.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.4% | 62.5% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Flores usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 45.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Flores usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Flores usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Flores usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 284 | 65.0% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 151 | 34.6% | 51.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (288 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 173 | 60.1% | 44.8% |
| Nf6 | 113 | 39.2% | 47.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Alberto Santos Flores's chess games
All 1,834 games by Alberto Santos Flores in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 785 wins, 299 draws, 750 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 152 | 68/25/59 | 44.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 114 | 55/15/44 | 48.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 83 | 37/14/32 | 44.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 62 | 24/9/29 | 38.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 8/6/21 | 22.9% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 31 | 13/4/14 | 41.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 28 | 18/2/8 | 64.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 12/4/11 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 25 | 9/7/9 | 36.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 126 | 40/25/61 | 31.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 83 | 39/13/31 | 47.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 69 | 29/8/32 | 42.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 56 | 23/15/18 | 41.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 49 | 22/9/18 | 44.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 49 | 27/5/17 | 55.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 45 | 24/7/14 | 53.3% |
| D02 | London System | 45 | 16/3/26 | 35.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 41 | 16/8/17 | 39.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 35 | 15/7/13 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Aug 2023 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
| Mar 2023 | Maksim Chigaev | 2,632 | Titled Tue Early | B35 |
| Jan 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,623 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Oct 2023 | Martyn Kravtsiv | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,592 | 801.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-ECU | 2021 | 14 | 10 | 2,073 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 7 | 2,367 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 7 | 2,330 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,213 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,100 |
| Preinscritos IRT Online | 2020 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| Guayaquil zt 2.3 | 2005 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Santos Flores's chess games?
1,834 games by Alberto Santos Flores, from Apr 2003 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 Alberto Santos Flores has played.
What does Alberto Santos Flores play on the first move as White?
Across 929 games with White in our database, Alberto Santos Flores opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Santos Flores answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Alberto Santos Flores play as White?
As White, Alberto Santos Flores's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (152 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (114 games, 48.2% win rate); Italian Game (83 games, 44.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 929 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Santos Flores play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Santos Flores most often plays: Slav Defense (126 games, 31.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (83 games, 47.0% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 42.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 905 games.
What is Alberto Santos Flores's FIDE rating?
Alberto Santos Flores is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,211 in rapid and 2,160 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Alberto Santos Flores played?
Our database contains 1,834 games by Alberto Santos Flores, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 785 wins, 299 draws, 750 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Santos Flores?
1,834 games by Alberto Santos Flores 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.