Prepare against Jaime Santos Latasa
GM · Spain · World #114 classical · FIDE ID 2293307
When preparing against Jaime Santos Latasa, expect 1.e4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense as Black, 31.7% over 41 games.
Our database contains 2,768 games by Jaime Santos Latasa, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jaime Santos Latasa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaime Santos Latasa 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 | 2,615 | 2,680 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,620 | 2,667 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,641 | 2,641 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,768 | 1,420 | 898 | 450 | 51.3% |
| As White | 1,405 | 757 | 458 | 190 | 53.9% |
| As Black | 1,363 | 663 | 440 | 260 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaime Santos Latasa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaime Santos Latasa's side.
First moves as White (1,405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 477 | 34.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 473 | 33.7% | 75.6% |
| d4 | 378 | 26.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 71 | 5.1% | 74.6% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Latasa usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Latasa usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Latasa usually continues d4 (68.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 75.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Latasa usually continues e3 (75.5% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Latasa usually continues c4 (77.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Latasa usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (607 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 372 | 61.3% | 74.9% |
| e5 | 138 | 22.7% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 46 | 7.6% | 66.3% |
| c6 | 37 | 6.1% | 78.4% |
| g6 | 6 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 0.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (511 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 436 | 85.3% | 62.8% |
| d5 | 52 | 10.2% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 10 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Jaime Santos Latasa's chess games
All 2,768 games by Jaime Santos Latasa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 1,420 wins, 898 draws, 450 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 174 | 115/34/25 | 66.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 98 | 66/15/17 | 67.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 80 | 46/26/8 | 57.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 61 | 26/20/15 | 42.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 60 | 27/19/14 | 45.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 52 | 34/12/6 | 65.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 46 | 19/21/6 | 41.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 41 | 26/11/4 | 63.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 37 | 16/15/6 | 43.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 36 | 27/5/4 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 118 | 85/22/11 | 72.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 108 | 50/32/26 | 46.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 80 | 31/38/11 | 38.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 69 | 45/13/11 | 65.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 65 | 29/22/14 | 44.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 57 | 21/18/18 | 36.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 48 | 25/12/11 | 52.1% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 43 | 15/23/5 | 34.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 41 | 13/23/5 | 31.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 36 | 18/14/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,833 | Titled Tue Late | B04 |
| Jul 2021 | Liren Ding | 2,799 | San Fermin Masters Final | D28 |
| Jul 2017 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,783 | 30th Leon | E08 |
| Oct 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Dec 2021 | Richard Rapport | 2,763 | Wch Blitz | C44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 620 | 442 | 2,577 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 60 | 35.5 | 2,613 |
| chT-POR | 2022 | 46 | 35.5 | 2,602 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2023 | 24 | 19 | 2,641 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,513 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 22 | 15.5 | 2,569 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,649 |
| Iberoamericano Chess24 | 2020 | 20 | 12 | 2,571 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: David Anton Guijarro (22 games) · Miguel Santos Ruiz (16 games) · Viswanathan Anand (14 games) · Alexei Shirov (13 games) · Rodrigo Vasquez Schroeder (13 games) · Quang Liem Le (13 games) · Nihal Sarin (12 games) · Alan Pichot (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaime Santos Latasa's chess games?
2,768 games by Jaime Santos Latasa, from Jul 2006 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 Jaime Santos Latasa has played.
What does Jaime Santos Latasa play on the first move as White?
Across 1,405 games with White in our database, Jaime Santos Latasa opens with 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaime Santos Latasa answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jaime Santos Latasa play as White?
As White, Jaime Santos Latasa's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (174 games, 66.1% win rate); English Opening (98 games, 67.3% win rate); Sicilian (80 games, 57.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaime Santos Latasa play as Black?
As Black, Jaime Santos Latasa most often plays: Sicilian (118 games, 72.0% win rate); Indian Defense (108 games, 46.3% win rate); Catalan (80 games, 38.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,363 games.
What is Jaime Santos Latasa's FIDE rating?
Jaime Santos Latasa is currently rated 2,615 in classical chess, 2,620 in rapid and 2,641 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,680 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Jaime Santos Latasa played?
Our database contains 2,768 games by Jaime Santos Latasa, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,420 wins, 898 draws, 450 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaime Santos Latasa?
2,768 games by Jaime Santos Latasa 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.