Prepare against Andrew De Santos
United Kingdom · World #105,841 classical · FIDE ID 448974
When preparing against Andrew De Santos, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Andrew De Santos, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Andrew De Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew De Santos 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 | 1,713 | 1,735 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,622 | 1,655 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,627 | 1,735 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 128 rated games against 117 different opponents, across 22 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 37 | 8 | 16 | 13 | 21.6% | 1,593 | 1,543 | 10 |
| Rapid | 57 | 18 | 10 | 29 | 31.6% | 1,459 | 1,331 | 9 |
| Blitz | 34 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 29.4% | 1,685 | 1,474 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 25 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 12.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 10 | 2 | 16 | 35.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 1,677 | 1,527 |
| 2025 | 36 | 9 | 5 | 22 | 1,650 | 1,390 |
| 2024 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1,463 | 1,063 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1,612 | 1,412 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1,456 | 1,656 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,451 | 1,451 |
| 2019 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 1,247 | 1,087 |
| 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,556 | 1,623 |
| 2017 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 1,533 | 1,583 |
| 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,903 | 1,903 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1,635 | 1,635 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew De Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew De Santos's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Andrew De Santos's chess games
All 30 games by Andrew De Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - Oct 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B70 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Siegrun Macgilchrist | 1,645 | Douglas IoM Open C | E65 |
| Sep 2017 | Robin Kirkwood | 1,642 | Douglas IoM Minor Open | D00 |
| Oct 2018 | Rohan Pal | 1,585 | Douglas IoM Open C | D02 |
| Apr 2020 | Alexander Carey | 1,442 | chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | D03 |
| Aug 2018 | Andrew McCulloch | 1,440 | ch-GBR U120 Open 105th | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas IoM Open C | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,592 |
| Douglas IoM Minor Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,574 |
| ch-GBR U120 Open 105th | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 548 |
| ch-GBR Sub 120 106th | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,236 |
| Leyland 2-Day Weekend U1900 | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,183 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,579 |
Interactive opening tree from all 30 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew De Santos's chess games?
30 games by Andrew De Santos, from Oct 2017 to Oct 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 Andrew De Santos has played.
What does Andrew De Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Andrew De Santos opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew De Santos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Andrew De Santos play as White?
As White, Andrew De Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew De Santos play as Black?
As Black, Andrew De Santos most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Andrew De Santos's FIDE rating?
Andrew De Santos is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,622 in rapid and 1,627 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Andrew De Santos played?
Our database contains 30 games by Andrew De Santos, covering Oct 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 14 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew De Santos?
30 games by Andrew De Santos 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.