Prepare against David Iglesias Santos
Spain · World #43,228 classical · FIDE ID 22270205
When preparing against David Iglesias Santos, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 79 games by David Iglesias Santos, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Iglesias Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Iglesias 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 | 1,915 | 1,950 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 31 | 11 | 37 | 39.2% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 7 | 25 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Iglesias Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Iglesias Santos's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 46.9% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 28.1% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Santos usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
David Iglesias Santos's chess games
All 79 games by David Iglesias Santos 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: 31 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Zoilo Gonzalez Garcia | 2,086 | chT-Tenerife Preferente 1819 | B40 |
| Jul 2012 | Pere Mas Recorda | 2,079 | 3rd Girona Open A | D10 |
| May 2022 | Ethan Rodriguez Redondo | 2,037 | ch-Tenerife | A26 |
| Apr 2022 | Nauzet Perez Gutierrez | 2,029 | chT-Tenerife Preferente | C42 |
| Mar 2023 | Jose Manuel Ramos Aguilar | 2,014 | chT-Tenerife Preferente | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 19 | 7 | 1,893 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-Tenerife | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| 3rd Girona Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,976 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,034 |
| ch-Girona Provincial | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,751 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Iglesias Santos's chess games?
79 games by David Iglesias Santos, 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 David Iglesias Santos has played.
What does David Iglesias Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, David Iglesias Santos opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Iglesias Santos answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does David Iglesias Santos play as White?
As White, David Iglesias Santos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Iglesias Santos play as Black?
As Black, David Iglesias Santos most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is David Iglesias Santos's FIDE rating?
David Iglesias Santos is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Nov 2024).
How many games has David Iglesias Santos played?
Our database contains 79 games by David Iglesias Santos, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Iglesias Santos?
79 games by David Iglesias 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.