Prepare against Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo
FM · Spain · World #16,241 classical · FIDE ID 2202409
When preparing against Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.9% over 22 games.
Our database contains 249 games by Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo 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 | 2,092 | 2,319 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,128 | Jun 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,091 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 249 | 86 | 66 | 97 | 34.5% |
| As White | 123 | 38 | 39 | 46 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 126 | 48 | 27 | 51 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 40.7% | 54.0% |
| c4 | 27 | 22.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 18.7% | 39.1% |
| d4 | 23 | 18.7% | 41.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues d3 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 22% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (27.8% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Izquierdo usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 48.1% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 14 | 25.9% | 32.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 13.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 10 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's chess games
All 249 games by Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A39 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,505 | Ponferrada Open 1 | E43 |
| Jan 1991 | Roman Hernandez Onna | 2,445 | Las Palmas Open | E99 |
| Jan 1994 | Jose Maria Hernando Rodrigo | 2,355 | Las Palmas Open | A57 |
| Apr 2026 | Arun Kataria | 2,296 | V Magistral Villa de Zaha | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Luiz Ney Menna Barreto | 2,295 | Partida Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas Open | 1994 | 18 | 10 | 2,417 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2018 | 16 | 9 | 2,101 |
| Canarias en Red Final | 2004 | 13 | 6 | 2,385 |
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
| 5th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,333 |
| chT-Tenerife | 2005 | 11 | 4 | 2,077 |
| Caja Canarias 2nd | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's chess games?
249 games by Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo has played.
What does Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 40.9% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.
What is Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo played?
Our database contains 249 games by Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo?
249 games by Francisco Javier Santos Izquierdo 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.