Prepare against Jorge Santamaria
DEU · World #14,131 classical · FIDE ID 24627518
When preparing against Jorge Santamaria, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 106 games by Jorge Santamaria, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Santamaria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Santamaria 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 | 2,115 | 2,288 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,269 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,155 | 2,285 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 45 | 32 | 28 | 42.5% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 16 | 11 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Santamaria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Santamaria's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 77.8% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.6% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nc3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Santamaria usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 27 | 93.1% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Jorge Santamaria's chess games
All 106 games by Jorge Santamaria in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 45 wins, 32 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 7/4/3 | 46.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A95 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Manuel Angel Castro Perez | 2,275 | chT-Asturias Preferente | A94 |
| Mar 2021 | Pascal Coupet | 2,233 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | D02 |
| Jul 2010 | Ivan Elishev | 2,214 | ch-Paris Open A | A16 |
| Jul 2010 | Ludovic Chandesris | 2,094 | ch-Paris Open A | B12 |
| Jul 2010 | Marcel Vicente | 2,088 | ch-Paris Open A | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,157 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg B | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,114 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,281 |
| ch-Asturias Primera B | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,311 |
| Asturias Primera Open B | 1997 | 8 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias A | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | – |
| Asturias Primera Open A | 1998 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Santamaria's chess games?
106 games by Jorge Santamaria, from Jul 2005 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 Santamaria has played.
What does Jorge Santamaria play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Jorge Santamaria opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Santamaria answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Jorge Santamaria play as White?
As White, Jorge Santamaria's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Santamaria play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Santamaria most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Jorge Santamaria's FIDE rating?
Jorge Santamaria is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,155 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Jorge Santamaria played?
Our database contains 106 games by Jorge Santamaria, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 32 draws, 28 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Santamaria?
106 games by Jorge Santamaria 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.