Prepare against Ivan Jose Yanez Santana
Spain · World #85,731 classical · FIDE ID 32018770
When preparing against Ivan Jose Yanez Santana, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 43 games by Ivan Jose Yanez Santana, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Jose Yanez 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 | 1,772 | 1,799 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,738 | 1,738 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,770 | 1,795 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 8 | 16 | 44.2% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 11 | 2 | 8 | 52.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Santana usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Santana usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's chess games
All 43 games by Ivan Jose Yanez Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Francisco Perez Romano | 1,767 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | B32 |
| Feb 2013 | Kevin Gutierrez Diaz | 1,610 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | D36 |
| Nov 2016 | Manuel Mengibar Martinez | 1,608 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | C01 |
| Mar 2018 | Juan Carlos Moreno Cameno | 1,607 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | C16 |
| Feb 2014 | Juan Carlos 1951 Dominguez Gutierrez | 1,574 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,764 |
| ch-Gran Canaria U18 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,391 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,519 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2014 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda 1718 | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,815 |
| Liga Insular Gran Canaria 3a | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 1,707 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,565 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B 1617 | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,606 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's chess games?
43 games by Ivan Jose Yanez Santana, from Apr 2013 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 Ivan Jose Yanez Santana has played.
What does Ivan Jose Yanez Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ivan Jose Yanez Santana opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Jose Yanez Santana answers 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ivan Jose Yanez Santana play as White?
As White, Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Jose Yanez Santana play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Jose Yanez Santana most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Ivan Jose Yanez Santana's FIDE rating?
Ivan Jose Yanez Santana is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,738 in rapid and 1,770 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,799 (May 2025).
How many games has Ivan Jose Yanez Santana played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ivan Jose Yanez Santana, covering Apr 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Jose Yanez Santana?
43 games by Ivan Jose Yanez 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.