Prepare against Juan Santana Martin
CM · Spain · World #75,077 classical · FIDE ID 2232014
When preparing against Juan Santana Martin, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Juan Santana Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Santana Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Santana Martin 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 | 1,805 | 2,254 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,143 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,143 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 42.3% |
| As White | 40 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Santana Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Santana Martin's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 100.0% | 61.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Martin usually continues e3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Martin usually continues e3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Martin usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 68.4% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Juan Santana Martin's chess games
All 71 games by Juan Santana Martin 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Azahara Rodriguez Vinuesa | 2,121 | chT-Malaga Preferente | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Juan Antonio Bernal Espana | 2,010 | chT-Malaga Preferente | B06 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Romero Rodriguez | 2,000 | ch-Malaga | D00 |
| Jan 1999 | Francisco Jesus Campos Marfil | 1,990 | chT-Malaga Preferente | D00 |
| Oct 2021 | Fermin Ladron De Guevara Bravo | 1,591 | 15th Malaga Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga Club Trebejos-ch Social | 2000 | 23 | 16 | – |
| ch-Malaga | 1997 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,018 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,235 |
| 15th Malaga Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,861 |
| Casa Juventud Schamann | 1991 | 4 | 1.5 | – |
| Malaga Peon Pasado Open | 1999 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| 4th Malaga Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,965 |
| Pasao Open | 1998 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Santana Martin's chess games?
71 games by Juan Santana Martin, 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 Juan Santana Martin has played.
What does Juan Santana Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Juan Santana Martin opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Santana Martin answers 1...d6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Santana Martin play as White?
As White, Juan Santana Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Santana Martin play as Black?
As Black, Juan Santana Martin most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Juan Santana Martin's FIDE rating?
Juan Santana Martin is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Juan Santana Martin played?
Our database contains 71 games by Juan Santana Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 15 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Santana Martin?
71 games by Juan Santana Martin 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.