Prepare against Alejandro Blanco Samaniego
Spain · World #33,659 classical · FIDE ID 22297928
When preparing against Alejandro Blanco Samaniego, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 48 games by Alejandro Blanco Samaniego, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alejandro Blanco Samaniego 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 | 1,966 | 1,982 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,921 | 1,925 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,918 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 43.8% |
| As White | 21 | 13 | 2 | 6 | 61.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 4 | 15 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Samaniego usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's chess games
All 48 games by Alejandro Blanco Samaniego in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Omar Luis Aziz Ortego | 2,123 | 3rd Villalba Open | B34 |
| Dec 2015 | Laura Collado Barbas | 2,121 | chT-Madrid 1516 | C16 |
| Dec 2018 | Ignacio Barraza Caracuel | 2,111 | chT-Madrid 1819 | C45 |
| Aug 2015 | Jose Angel Lopez de Turiso | 2,065 | 3rd Villalba Open | B76 |
| Jul 2016 | Carlos J Andalon Gomez | 2,014 | 4th Collado Villalba 64 Open | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,902 |
| 4th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,861 |
| 3rd Villalba Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,912 |
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| ch-EU Amateur Online Final 2000/2300 | 2021 | 4 | 0 | 1,227 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2,000 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,380 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 2,204 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's chess games?
48 games by Alejandro Blanco Samaniego, from May 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 Alejandro Blanco Samaniego has played.
What does Alejandro Blanco Samaniego play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Alejandro Blanco Samaniego opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alejandro Blanco Samaniego answers 1...c5 (94% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Alejandro Blanco Samaniego play as White?
As White, Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alejandro Blanco Samaniego play as Black?
As Black, Alejandro Blanco Samaniego most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Alejandro Blanco Samaniego's FIDE rating?
Alejandro Blanco Samaniego is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 1,921 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Alejandro Blanco Samaniego played?
Our database contains 48 games by Alejandro Blanco Samaniego, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alejandro Blanco Samaniego?
48 games by Alejandro Blanco Samaniego 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.