Prepare against Carlos Santos Izquierdo
Spain · World #69,175 classical · FIDE ID 2279320
When preparing against Carlos Santos Izquierdo, expect 1.c4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Carlos Santos Izquierdo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Santos Izquierdo 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 | 1,824 | 1,871 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,904 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 46 | 21 | 83 | 30.7% |
| As White | 77 | 24 | 12 | 41 | 31.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 9 | 42 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Santos Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Santos Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 79.2% | 36.9% |
| e4 | 9 | 11.7% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 79% of White games, 36.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 30 | 88.2% | 36.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 70.8% | 35.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
Carlos Santos Izquierdo's chess games
All 150 games by Carlos Santos Izquierdo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 46 wins, 21 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 27 | 8/5/14 | 29.6% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 35 | 11/2/22 | 31.4% |
| A21 | English Opening | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Javier Rodriguez Balsategui | 2,275 | Aceimar Open | C35 |
| Mar 2013 | Rodrigo Pinto Henriquez | 2,163 | chT-Tenerife | A16 |
| Jan 1996 | Marco Antonio Marino Bravo | 2,140 | Intercajas tt | A50 |
| Apr 2011 | Isolina Majul | 2,093 | 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | B07 |
| Apr 2011 | Gerardo Gonzalez Intelangelo | 2,061 | 4th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife | 2013 | 22 | 5 | 1,895 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,814 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,855 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,585 |
| ch-Tenerife | 1990 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 0 | 1,629 |
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Where can I find Carlos Santos Izquierdo's chess games?
150 games by Carlos Santos Izquierdo, from Oct 2004 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 Santos Izquierdo has played.
What does Carlos Santos Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Carlos Santos Izquierdo opens with 1.c4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Santos Izquierdo answers 1...d6 (88% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (71% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carlos Santos Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Carlos Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (27 games, 29.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Santos Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Santos Izquierdo most often plays: Pirc Defense (35 games, 31.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Carlos Santos Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Carlos Santos Izquierdo is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Carlos Santos Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 150 games by Carlos Santos Izquierdo, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 21 draws, 83 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Santos Izquierdo?
150 games by Carlos Santos Izquierdo 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.