Prepare against Jorge Mario Santucho
Argentina · World #40,194 classical · FIDE ID 122092
When preparing against Jorge Mario Santucho, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 50 games by Jorge Mario Santucho, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Mario Santucho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Mario Santucho 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 | 1,934 | 2,138 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,016 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 2,129 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 42.0% |
| As White | 28 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Mario Santucho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Mario Santucho's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 82.1% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Santucho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Santucho usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Santucho usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Santucho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Santucho usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
Jorge Mario Santucho's chess games
All 50 games by Jorge Mario Santucho in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Gustavo Albarran | 2,236 | 1st Cordoba Eliskases Memorial | A32 |
| Apr 2009 | Damian Alcobedo | 2,079 | 40th Mar del Plata Open | A04 |
| Oct 2017 | Tomas Caruso | 2,073 | Sarmiento Erbe Memorial 2nd | B48 |
| Aug 2017 | Pablo Avila | 1,931 | 7th Monteros Open | C06 |
| Jan 2017 | Cristian Diaz | 1,911 | ch-ARG sf | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
| Monteros U2300 Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,803 |
| Sarmiento Erbe Memorial 2nd | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 3rd Nicandro Memorial U2200 | 2014 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,224 |
| 40th Mar del Plata Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,065 |
| 15th Cordoba Villa Giardino Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,955 |
| 7th Monteros Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Mario Santucho's chess games?
50 games by Jorge Mario Santucho, from Jul 2009 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 Jorge Mario Santucho has played.
What does Jorge Mario Santucho play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jorge Mario Santucho opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Mario Santucho answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Jorge Mario Santucho play as White?
As White, Jorge Mario Santucho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Mario Santucho play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Mario Santucho most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jorge Mario Santucho's FIDE rating?
Jorge Mario Santucho is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Jorge Mario Santucho played?
Our database contains 50 games by Jorge Mario Santucho, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Mario Santucho?
50 games by Jorge Mario Santucho 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.