Prepare against Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago
IM · Spain · World #1,676 classical · FIDE ID 2263076
When preparing against Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 406 games by Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago 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 | 2,400 | 2,438 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,339 | 2,422 | Jan 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,315 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 174 | 125 | 107 | 42.9% |
| As White | 204 | 104 | 60 | 40 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 202 | 70 | 65 | 67 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 191 | 93.6% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.5% | 90.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Santiago usually continues Nf3 (69.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Santiago usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Santiago usually continues d4 (57.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Santiago usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Santiago usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Santiago usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 75 | 93.8% | 54.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 74.7% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.3% | 87.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's chess games
All 406 games by Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 174 wins, 125 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 2/4/9 | 13.3% |
| D27 | Indian Defense | 14 | 2/8/4 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,625 | Titled Tue Late | E17 |
| Sep 2022 | Omar Almeida Quintana | 2,513 | Sada Coruna Open | D31 |
| Apr 2021 | Arian Gonzalez Perez | 2,481 | ch-Galicia | B66 |
| Dec 2017 | Jure Zorko | 2,457 | ch-EU blitz | C56 |
| Sep 2022 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,451 | Sada Coruna Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-POR | 2020 | 26 | 10 | 2,296 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,514 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2012 | 10 | 5 | 2,198 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| 1st Compostela Masters | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,526 |
| 87th ch-ESP | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,288 |
| 12th Sanxenxo Carlos Open | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,478 |
| Hong Kong Open | 2016 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's chess games?
406 games by Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago, from Apr 2008 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 Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago has played.
What does Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago play as White?
As White, Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago play as Black?
As Black, Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago most often plays: Catalan (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 202 games.
What is Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago's FIDE rating?
Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess, 2,339 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,438 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago played?
Our database contains 406 games by Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 125 draws, 107 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago?
406 games by Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago 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.