Prepare against Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez
Spain · World #6,850 classical · FIDE ID 32004346
When preparing against Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez, expect 1.e4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 49 games by Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez 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 | 2,228 | 2,282 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,091 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,222 | 2,226 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 10 | 9 | 30 | 20.4% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 3 | 15 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 10.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Fernandez usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's chess games
All 49 games by Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 10 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anti-Grünfeld | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,456 | ch-ESP rapid | D03 |
| Aug 2024 | Antonio Pazos Porta | 2,405 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B43 |
| Mar 2025 | Nathan Felipe Filgueiras | 2,335 | Prague Int Open | B12 |
| Jul 2012 | Llatzer Bru Rullo | 2,051 | ch-ESP U14 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,781 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 6 | 0 | 2,040 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,293 |
| ch-Cantabria U16 1213 | 2013 | 5 | 4.5 | 1,852 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,695 |
| ch-Cantabria U12 | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 1,676 |
| ch-Cantabria | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's chess games?
49 games by Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez, from Jul 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 Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez has played.
What does Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez answers 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez play as White?
As White, Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez play as Black?
As Black, Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez's FIDE rating?
Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,222 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,282 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez played?
Our database contains 49 games by Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 9 draws, 30 losses (20.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez?
49 games by Guillermo Santamaria Fernandez 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.