Prepare against Daniel Santiso
Argentina · World #63,342 classical · FIDE ID 197157
When preparing against Daniel Santiso, expect 1.Nf3 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Daniel Santiso, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Santiso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Santiso 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 | 1,844 | 1,918 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Santiso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Santiso's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 79% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Santiso usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (18% of these games) — Santiso usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Santiso usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Santiso usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Santiso usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Santiso's chess games
All 30 games by Daniel Santiso in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Lucas Cardozo | 2,052 | 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D00 |
| Apr 2023 | Cesar Silva | 1,980 | ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | B15 |
| Dec 2019 | Horacio Wallace | 1,868 | ch-ARG Seniors 50 | A43 |
| Feb 2020 | Dionisio De Cuadro | 1,650 | 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A13 |
| Dec 2019 | Victor Carrizo | 1,524 | ch-ARG Seniors 50 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,874 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-ARG Seniors 50 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,825 |
| Pan-American Championship Masters & Seniors 2026 | 65+ | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,472 |
| 3rd FAOGBA Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,027 |
| 5th Villa Constitucion Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,106 |
| Santa Fe Perez Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,882 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Santiso's chess games?
30 games by Daniel Santiso, from Dec 2019 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 Daniel Santiso has played.
What does Daniel Santiso play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Daniel Santiso opens with 1.Nf3 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Santiso answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Daniel Santiso play as White?
As White, Daniel Santiso's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Santiso play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Santiso most often plays: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Daniel Santiso's FIDE rating?
Daniel Santiso is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,918 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Daniel Santiso played?
Our database contains 30 games by Daniel Santiso, covering Dec 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Santiso?
30 games by Daniel Santiso 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.