Prepare against Marcelino Ramos Santana
Spain · World #62,699 classical · FIDE ID 2231042
When preparing against Marcelino Ramos Santana, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 27.6% over 29 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Marcelino Ramos Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcelino Ramos Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelino Ramos 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 | 1,846 | 2,067 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,886 | 2,003 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,908 | Jan 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 68 | 47 | 78 | 35.2% |
| As White | 103 | 34 | 32 | 37 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 90 | 34 | 15 | 41 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelino Ramos Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelino Ramos Santana's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 99.0% | 48.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nc3 (43.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (55.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 50.0% | 60.4% |
| e6 | 23 | 47.9% | 21.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 64.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Marcelino Ramos Santana's chess games
All 193 games by Marcelino Ramos Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 68 wins, 47 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 8/9/12 | 27.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2002 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,460 | chT-ESP 1 | B23 |
| Apr 2025 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,195 | 17th Montalvo Mem | A96 |
| Aug 2019 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian | 2,090 | Aldea de San Nicola Hernandez 37th | A57 |
| Oct 2016 | Santiago Sarmiento Afonso | 2,068 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Angel Manuel Gonzalez Acosta | 2,021 | chT-Lanzarote | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,775 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 12 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Biel MTO Open | 2000 | 10 | 1 | 1,813 |
| Arrecife de Lanzarote Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,683 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,844 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelino Ramos Santana's chess games?
193 games by Marcelino Ramos Santana, from Apr 2003 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 Marcelino Ramos Santana has played.
What does Marcelino Ramos Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Marcelino Ramos Santana opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelino Ramos Santana answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Marcelino Ramos Santana play as White?
As White, Marcelino Ramos Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 27.6% win rate); French: Advance Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelino Ramos Santana play as Black?
As Black, Marcelino Ramos Santana most often plays: Benoni Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Marcelino Ramos Santana's FIDE rating?
Marcelino Ramos Santana is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,886 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Marcelino Ramos Santana played?
Our database contains 193 games by Marcelino Ramos Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 47 draws, 78 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelino Ramos Santana?
193 games by Marcelino Ramos 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.