Prepare against Cayetano Alba Santana
Spain · World #61,339 classical · FIDE ID 2230950
When preparing against Cayetano Alba Santana, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Cayetano Alba Santana, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cayetano Alba Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cayetano Alba Santana 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 | 1,851 | 1,893 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,890 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,924 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 80 | 60 | 71 | 37.9% |
| As White | 96 | 42 | 30 | 24 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 115 | 38 | 30 | 47 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cayetano Alba Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cayetano Alba Santana's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 60.4% | 56.0% |
| c4 | 22 | 22.9% | 72.7% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 12.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 72.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 80.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.8% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 36.8% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Cayetano Alba Santana's chess games
All 211 games by Cayetano Alba Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 80 wins, 60 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Bernal Gonzalez Acosta | 2,400 | Onati Open | A08 |
| Dec 2012 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,190 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | C50 |
| Oct 2000 | Francisco Javier Martin Perez | 2,186 | Maspalomas Open | B01 |
| Mar 2018 | Gabriel Perez Perez | 2,162 | 11th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | E62 |
| Nov 2015 | Victor Ramirez Medina | 2,126 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 19 | 8.5 | 1,898 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 18 | 6 | 2,047 |
| chT-Canarias | 2018 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,832 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2015 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,757 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,925 |
| 4th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,926 |
| 1st Vecindario Open | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| 5th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,875 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cayetano Alba Santana's chess games?
211 games by Cayetano Alba Santana, from Apr 2006 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 Cayetano Alba Santana has played.
What does Cayetano Alba Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Cayetano Alba Santana opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cayetano Alba Santana answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Cayetano Alba Santana play as White?
As White, Cayetano Alba Santana's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cayetano Alba Santana play as Black?
As Black, Cayetano Alba Santana most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Cayetano Alba Santana's FIDE rating?
Cayetano Alba Santana is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Cayetano Alba Santana played?
Our database contains 211 games by Cayetano Alba Santana, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 60 draws, 71 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cayetano Alba Santana?
211 games by Cayetano Alba Santana 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.