Prepare against Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana
IM · Dominican Republic · World #2,961 classical · FIDE ID 6400361
When preparing against Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 269 games by Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Lisandro Munoz 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 | 2,340 | 2,439 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,338 | 2,338 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,451 | 2,487 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 269 | 136 | 67 | 66 | 50.6% |
| As White | 132 | 72 | 33 | 27 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 137 | 64 | 34 | 39 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 70.5% | 65.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 13.6% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 9.1% | 70.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Santana usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 48.2% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 23 | 41.1% | 76.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 57.8% | 69.2% |
| d5 | 8 | 17.8% | 31.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's chess games
All 269 games by Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 67 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Jan Smeets | 2,669 | Olympiad-39 | B47 |
| Dec 2012 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,649 | 2nd Santo Domingo AES Cup | B51 |
| May 2023 | Robert Hungaski | 2,506 | 17th American Continental | A80 |
| Nov 2005 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,505 | Santo Domingo Open | B46 |
| Mar 2011 | Sergio E Barrientos Chavarriaga | 2,499 | Caribbean zt 2.3 | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 92 | 72.5 | 2,405 |
| Santo Domingo Open | 2010 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,434 |
| Caribbean zt 2.3 | 2011 | 12 | 8 | 2,541 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,315 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,504 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,438 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,370 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's chess games?
269 games by Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana has played.
What does Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana play as White?
As White, Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana play as Black?
As Black, Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana's FIDE rating?
Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,338 in rapid and 2,451 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,439 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana played?
Our database contains 269 games by Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 67 draws, 66 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Lisandro Munoz Santana?
269 games by Jose Lisandro Munoz 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.