Prepare against David Ale Hernandez Santos
CM · Mexico · World #86,669 classical · FIDE ID 5132002
When preparing against David Ale Hernandez Santos, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 18.8% over 32 games.
Our database contains 171 games by David Ale Hernandez Santos, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Ale Hernandez Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Ale Hernandez 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 | 1,768 | 1,769 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,671 | 1,687 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,759 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 39 | 9 | 123 | 22.8% |
| As White | 83 | 23 | 6 | 54 | 27.7% |
| As Black | 88 | 16 | 3 | 69 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Ale Hernandez Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Ale Hernandez Santos's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (29.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 100.0% | 19.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 52.2% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
David Ale Hernandez Santos's chess games
All 171 games by David Ale Hernandez Santos in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 39 wins, 9 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 48 | 12/2/34 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 32 | 6/1/25 | 18.8% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,411 | Titled Tue Early | A41 |
| Feb 2024 | Fabian Ernesto Vivas Zamora | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2025 | Alex Golding | 2,381 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Nov 2023 | Przemyslaw Liwak | 2,342 | Titled Tue Late | A45 |
| Jun 2025 | Josep Anton Lacasa Diaz | 2,315 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 170 | 43.5 | 1,971 |
| Campeonato Nacional Universitario ANUIES 2026 | Blitz Varonil | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Ale Hernandez Santos's chess games?
171 games by David Ale Hernandez Santos, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 David Ale Hernandez Santos has played.
What does David Ale Hernandez Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, David Ale Hernandez Santos opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Ale Hernandez Santos answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does David Ale Hernandez Santos play as White?
As White, David Ale Hernandez Santos's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Rat Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Ale Hernandez Santos play as Black?
As Black, David Ale Hernandez Santos most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 18.8% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is David Ale Hernandez Santos's FIDE rating?
David Ale Hernandez Santos is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,671 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Feb 2026).
How many games has David Ale Hernandez Santos played?
Our database contains 171 games by David Ale Hernandez Santos, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 9 draws, 123 losses (22.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Ale Hernandez Santos?
171 games by David Ale Hernandez 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.