Prepare against Carlos Santana Chacopino
Spain · World #140,073 classical · FIDE ID 22273263
When preparing against Carlos Santana Chacopino, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 160 games by Carlos Santana Chacopino, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Santana Chacopino's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Santana Chacopino 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 | 1,620 | 1,648 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,640 | 1,640 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 43 | 23 | 94 | 26.9% |
| As White | 80 | 24 | 11 | 45 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 19 | 12 | 49 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Santana Chacopino's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Santana Chacopino's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 63.8% | 37.3% |
| e4 | 29 | 36.3% | 36.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 37.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues Bf4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues Bf4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Chacopino usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 81.6% | 33.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 63.3% | 18.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Santana Chacopino's chess games
All 160 games by Carlos Santana Chacopino in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 43 wins, 23 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 31 | 8/7/16 | 25.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Manuel Sanchez Soler | 2,042 | Las Palmas Fin de Temporada Open | C02 |
| Feb 2012 | Oscar Ramirez Medina | 1,925 | 1st Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | B94 |
| Mar 2009 | Antonio Cabrera Ortega | 1,758 | Gran Canaria Primavera Open | D45 |
| Feb 2020 | Marcial Guerra Aleman | 1,660 | ch-Gran Canaria Seniors 50 | A49 |
| Apr 2019 | Jose Luis Andonegui Echeburua | 1,646 | Liga Insular Gran Canaria 2b | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 1,502 |
| Las Palmas Centro Goya Open | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,448 |
| Liga Insular Gran Canaria 2b | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,321 |
| Gran Canaria Primavera Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,625 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,636 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2 | 1,381 |
| 5th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,787 |
| Las Palmas Dia Universa | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,573 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Santana Chacopino's chess games?
160 games by Carlos Santana Chacopino, from Sep 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 Carlos Santana Chacopino has played.
What does Carlos Santana Chacopino play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Carlos Santana Chacopino opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Santana Chacopino answers 1...e6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Carlos Santana Chacopino play as White?
As White, Carlos Santana Chacopino's most-played openings in our database are: London System (31 games, 25.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Santana Chacopino play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Santana Chacopino most often plays: French Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Carlos Santana Chacopino's FIDE rating?
Carlos Santana Chacopino is currently rated 1,620 in classical chess, 1,640 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,648 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Carlos Santana Chacopino played?
Our database contains 160 games by Carlos Santana Chacopino, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 23 draws, 94 losses (26.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Santana Chacopino?
160 games by Carlos Santana Chacopino 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.