Prepare against Jose Santos Falcon
Spain · World #97,101 classical · FIDE ID 24564591
When preparing against Jose Santos Falcon, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%).
Our database contains 93 games by Jose Santos Falcon, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Santos Falcon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Santos Falcon 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 | 1,738 | 1,757 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,729 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,702 | 1,725 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 14 | 40 | 41.9% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 8 | 21 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 22 | 6 | 19 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Santos Falcon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Santos Falcon's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 54.3% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 14 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Falcon usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Falcon usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Falcon usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 65.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 85.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Jose Santos Falcon's chess games
All 93 games by Jose Santos Falcon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - Sep 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: 39 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Francisco Garcia De La Banda | 1,891 | ch-Canarias Seniors | B07 |
| May 2019 | Cayetano Alba Santana | 1,853 | Liga Insular Gran Canaria 1a | A13 |
| Nov 2019 | Hector Robaina Bordon | 1,811 | 7th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | D02 |
| Apr 2019 | Antonio Aguilera Suarez | 1,766 | Liga Insular Gran Canaria 2a | B02 |
| Jun 2018 | Luis Garcia Caballero | 1,747 | chT-Canarias | C71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 1,715 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-B 1617 | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,637 |
| 17th Montalvo Mem | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-Canarias Seniors | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,916 |
| Campeonato de Canarias Absoluto y Femenino 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| 7th Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,698 |
| 2nd Maspalomas Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,625 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Santos Falcon's chess games?
93 games by Jose Santos Falcon, from Nov 2015 to Sep 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 Santos Falcon has played.
What does Jose Santos Falcon play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Jose Santos Falcon opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Santos Falcon answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Santos Falcon play as White?
As White, Jose Santos Falcon's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Santos Falcon play as Black?
As Black, Jose Santos Falcon most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jose Santos Falcon's FIDE rating?
Jose Santos Falcon is currently rated 1,738 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,702 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jose Santos Falcon played?
Our database contains 93 games by Jose Santos Falcon, covering Nov 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Santos Falcon?
93 games by Jose Santos Falcon 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.