Prepare against Jose P Santos
FM · PRT · World #6,492 classical · FIDE ID 1900048
Our database contains 85 games by Jose P Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose P Santos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose P Santos 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 | 2,235 | 2,289 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,189 | 2,282 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,283 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 38 | 25 | 22 | 44.7% |
| As White | 41 | 24 | 6 | 11 | 58.5% |
| As Black | 44 | 14 | 19 | 11 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose P Santos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose P Santos's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 18 | 43.9% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 31.7% | 69.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.5% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (85% of these games) — Santos usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Santos usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Jose P Santos's chess games
All 85 games by Jose P Santos 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: 38 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Alexandr Fier | 2,569 | Famalicao Open 8th | A21 |
| Oct 2020 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,426 | 14th Figueira da Foz Open | B43 |
| Feb 2020 | Dusan Lekic | 2,343 | 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | A28 |
| Jun 2011 | Vasco Diogo | 2,304 | Portuguese Masters | A40 |
| Nov 2004 | Vladimiro Pina | 2,280 | chT2-POR | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese Masters | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,265 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,365 |
| Famalicao Open 8th | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,247 |
| 14th Figueira da Foz Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,376 |
| chT-POR | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Mediterranean 11th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose P Santos's chess games?
85 games by Jose P Santos, 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 P Santos has played.
What does Jose P Santos play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Jose P Santos opens with 1.c4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose P Santos answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jose P Santos play as White?
As White, Jose P Santos's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose P Santos play as Black?
As Black, Jose P Santos most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Jose P Santos's FIDE rating?
Jose P Santos is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,189 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Jose P Santos played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jose P Santos, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 25 draws, 22 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose P Santos?
85 games by Jose P Santos 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.