Prepare against Hector Ricardo Santagada
Argentina · World #79,982 classical · FIDE ID 134740
When preparing against Hector Ricardo Santagada, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%).
Our database contains 112 games by Hector Ricardo Santagada, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hector Ricardo Santagada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Ricardo Santagada 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 | 1,789 | 1,999 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,859 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,896 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 45 | 19 | 46 | 40.2% |
| As White | 53 | 17 | 12 | 22 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Ricardo Santagada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Ricardo Santagada's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 84.9% | 45.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 15.1% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 45.6% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Santagada usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Santagada usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Santagada usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Santagada usually continues Bg5 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Santagada usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Santagada usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 51.5% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 14 | 42.4% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Hector Ricardo Santagada's chess games
All 112 games by Hector Ricardo Santagada in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Sep 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: 45 wins, 19 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Mario Mazur | 2,012 | General Madariaga Open | B08 |
| Aug 2016 | Fabian Romero | 1,854 | ch-ARG qual Amateur U2300 | B17 |
| Nov 2015 | German Lang | 1,842 | Pinamar U2200 Open | D00 |
| Mar 2014 | Ivan Renkine | 1,824 | General Madariaga Open | A03 |
| Nov 2015 | German Giuliani | 1,820 | Pinamar U2200 Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,871 |
| 10th Velez Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,455 |
| Madariaga Tiberio Cup | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,722 |
| 2nd Bogota Centro Comercial Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| Villa Gesell Playas U2200 Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,827 |
| Pinamar Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-ARG qual Amateur U2300 | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| Pinamar U2200 Open | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Ricardo Santagada's chess games?
112 games by Hector Ricardo Santagada, from Jan 2012 to Sep 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 Hector Ricardo Santagada has played.
What does Hector Ricardo Santagada play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Hector Ricardo Santagada opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Ricardo Santagada answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hector Ricardo Santagada play as White?
As White, Hector Ricardo Santagada's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Ricardo Santagada play as Black?
As Black, Hector Ricardo Santagada most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Hector Ricardo Santagada's FIDE rating?
Hector Ricardo Santagada is currently rated 1,789 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Hector Ricardo Santagada played?
Our database contains 112 games by Hector Ricardo Santagada, covering Jan 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 19 draws, 46 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Ricardo Santagada?
112 games by Hector Ricardo Santagada 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.