Prepare against Miguel Santos Gonzalez
CHL · World #28,564 classical · FIDE ID 3410277
When preparing against Miguel Santos Gonzalez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%).
Our database contains 36 games by Miguel Santos Gonzalez, covering Apr 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Miguel Santos Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miguel Santos Gonzalez 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 | 1,995 | 2,046 | Sep 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,046 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,014 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 6 | 9 | 11.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 278 rated games against 207 different opponents, across 49 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 193 | 82 | 52 | 59 | 42.5% | 1,997 | 2,002 | 9 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 50.0% | 2,124 | 1,991 | 1 |
| Blitz | 81 | 43 | 6 | 32 | 53.1% | 1,912 | 1,906 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 98 | 16 | 29 | 53 | 16.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 102 | 64 | 16 | 22 | 62.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 37 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2,005 | 1,890 |
| 2025 | 31 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 1,912 | 1,976 |
| 2024 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 1,867 | 1,842 |
| 2022 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 1,889 | 1,906 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1,879 | 2,079 |
| 2018 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,881 | 1,881 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,040 | 2,040 |
| 2016 | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1,881 | 1,939 |
| 2015 | 27 | 14 | 4 | 9 | 1,999 | 1,919 |
| 2014 | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 2,049 | 2,049 |
| 2013 | 24 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 2,116 | 2,116 |
| 2012 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2,023 | 1,994 |
| 2011 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2,010 | 2,010 |
| 2010 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1,983 | 2,045 |
| 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,848 | 1,648 |
| 2008 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 2,080 | 1,991 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miguel Santos Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miguel Santos Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Miguel Santos Gonzalez's chess games
All 36 games by Miguel Santos Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Ivan Patricio Vargas Maliqueo | 2,209 | Santiago Endesa 03 | B88 |
| Jun 2010 | Diego Abiuso | 2,065 | Santiago Endesa 08 | B87 |
| Jun 2010 | Jose Gonzalez Alvarez | 2,046 | Santiago Endesa 08 | C45 |
| Apr 2008 | Jose Valdes Escobar | 2,017 | Santiago Endesa 03 | B87 |
| Mar 2026 | Vicente Benjamin Rodriguez Alarcon | 1,996 | 13º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago Endesa 08 | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,147 |
| 13º CHESS BOSS - CHESS TOUR - MAGISTRAL B | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,890 |
| Santiago Endesa 15 | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,031 |
| Santiago Endesa 03 | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,986 |
| ch-Santiago sf | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,976 |
| Donihue U2200 Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,868 |
| Santiago Endesa Classification | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,801 |
| chT-CHI | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,807 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miguel Santos Gonzalez's chess games?
36 games by Miguel Santos Gonzalez, from Apr 2009 to Oct 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 Miguel Santos Gonzalez has played.
What does Miguel Santos Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Miguel Santos Gonzalez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miguel Santos Gonzalez answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Miguel Santos Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Miguel Santos Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miguel Santos Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Miguel Santos Gonzalez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Miguel Santos Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Miguel Santos Gonzalez is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Sep 2014).
How many games has Miguel Santos Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 36 games by Miguel Santos Gonzalez, covering Apr 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miguel Santos Gonzalez?
36 games by Miguel Santos Gonzalez 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.