Prepare against Javier Galarreta Santana
Spain · World #28,342 classical · FIDE ID 24546860
When preparing against Javier Galarreta Santana, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 46 games by Javier Galarreta Santana, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Galarreta Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Galarreta 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 | 1,996 | 1,998 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,856 | 1,871 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 9 | 20 | 37.0% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Galarreta Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Galarreta Santana's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Santana usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Javier Galarreta Santana's chess games
All 46 games by Javier Galarreta Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - Aug 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | George Andrei Mihalcea | 1,783 | 11th Mostoles Open | B00 |
| Jul 2023 | Hector Martin Ramos | 1,692 | 12th Mostoles Open | C41 |
| Feb 2020 | Juan Jose Barragan Panal | 1,661 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Jorge Mochon Bernal | 1,586 | 12th Mostoles Open | B23 |
| Jul 2022 | Ramon Hortelano Hap | 1,550 | 11th Mostoles Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,699 |
| 11th Mostoles Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,716 |
| ch-Madrid Previa A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,577 |
| 12th Mostoles Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,793 |
| Norway Chess Open May | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| 20th Benidorm Bali Open B | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,589 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Galarreta Santana's chess games?
46 games by Javier Galarreta Santana, from Apr 2015 to Aug 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 Javier Galarreta Santana has played.
What does Javier Galarreta Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Javier Galarreta Santana opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Galarreta Santana answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Javier Galarreta Santana play as White?
As White, Javier Galarreta Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Galarreta Santana play as Black?
As Black, Javier Galarreta Santana most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Javier Galarreta Santana's FIDE rating?
Javier Galarreta Santana is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,856 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (May 2026).
How many games has Javier Galarreta Santana played?
Our database contains 46 games by Javier Galarreta Santana, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Galarreta Santana?
46 games by Javier Galarreta 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.