Prepare against Fernando Hidalgo Santana
Spain · World #21,988 classical · FIDE ID 2227053
When preparing against Fernando Hidalgo Santana, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 579 games by Fernando Hidalgo Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Hidalgo Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Hidalgo 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 | 2,041 | 2,266 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,930 | 2,245 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,126 | 2,189 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 579 | 308 | 119 | 152 | 53.2% |
| As White | 293 | 155 | 66 | 72 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 286 | 153 | 53 | 80 | 53.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Hidalgo Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Hidalgo Santana's side.
First moves as White (293 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 211 | 72.0% | 65.9% |
| g3 | 51 | 17.4% | 67.6% |
| d4 | 12 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 3.4% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.4% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Santana usually continues c3 (61.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (71.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (78.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 17% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Santana usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Santana usually continues Bg2 (84.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Santana usually continues Bg2 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 89 | 53.6% | 62.9% |
| g6 | 27 | 16.3% | 70.4% |
| c5 | 24 | 14.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 17 | 10.2% | 58.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 5.4% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 33 | 45.2% | 69.7% |
| f5 | 26 | 35.6% | 71.2% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 15.1% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Fernando Hidalgo Santana's chess games
All 579 games by Fernando Hidalgo Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 308 wins, 119 draws, 152 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 48 | 30/6/12 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 44 | 22/10/12 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/5/7 | 53.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 8/3/0 | 72.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 90 | 44/22/24 | 48.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 22/5/11 | 57.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 27 | 19/1/7 | 70.4% |
| A87 | Rat Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Dragan Barlov | 2,450 | 22nd Tenerife Open | C77 |
| Jun 2010 | Miodrag Todorcevic Antic | 2,434 | 4th Santa Cruz Bajada la Virgen | B07 |
| Dec 2018 | Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia | 2,433 | 29th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | B03 |
| Jan 1992 | Victoriano Gallego Jimenez | 2,405 | Aviles Open | B92 |
| Dec 2012 | Vladimir Zimin | 2,402 | 23rd Tenerife Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tenerife | 2022 | 70 | 47.5 | 2,108 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | 2019 | 40 | 27 | 2,096 |
| chT-Tenerife | 2013 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-Tenerife Seniors | 2022 | 18 | 14 | 2,018 |
| Tenerife Verano Open | 2019 | 17 | 13 | 2,069 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Primavera Open | 2019 | 16 | 10 | 2,125 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | 2018 | 14 | 10 | 2,124 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 8 | 2,386 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alberto Hernandez Leon (17 games) · Sergio Hernandez Leon (14 games) · Gabriel Perez Perez (13 games) · Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez (11 games) · Oliver Kraus (11 games) · Jose Luis 1954 Fernandez Garcia (10 games) · Antonio Lopez Pereyra (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Hidalgo Santana's chess games?
579 games by Fernando Hidalgo Santana, from Apr 2003 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 Fernando Hidalgo Santana has played.
What does Fernando Hidalgo Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 293 games with White in our database, Fernando Hidalgo Santana opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.g3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Hidalgo Santana answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Fernando Hidalgo Santana play as White?
As White, Fernando Hidalgo Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (48 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (44 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 293 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Hidalgo Santana play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Hidalgo Santana most often plays: Pirc Defense (90 games, 48.9% win rate); Modern Defense (38 games, 57.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (27 games, 70.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 286 games.
What is Fernando Hidalgo Santana's FIDE rating?
Fernando Hidalgo Santana is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,930 in rapid and 2,126 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Fernando Hidalgo Santana played?
Our database contains 579 games by Fernando Hidalgo Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 308 wins, 119 draws, 152 losses (53.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Hidalgo Santana?
579 games by Fernando Hidalgo 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.