Prepare against Mikel Santos Usua
Spain · World #18,913 classical · FIDE ID 24580910
Our database contains 54 games by Mikel Santos Usua, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikel Santos Usua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikel Santos Usua 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 | 2,067 | 2,067 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 16 | 12 | 26 | 29.6% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Usua usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Usua usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Usua usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Usua usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 31.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Mikel Santos Usua's chess games
All 54 games by Mikel Santos Usua in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Ivan Paton Alvarez | 1,957 | ch-ESP U16 rapid | C56 |
| Jun 2022 | Miguel Angel Arnaiz Yanes | 1,923 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D03 |
| Jun 2021 | Mario 2007 Hornero Perez | 1,724 | chT-ESP Regional U14 | D00 |
| Jun 2022 | Nelson Carlos Munoz Misselis | 1,704 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | D08 |
| Jul 2017 | Daniel Diaz Mino | 1,645 | ch-ESP U10 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 1,695 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 1,822 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,872 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,398 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,625 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 3 | 2 | 1,887 |
| ch-ESP States U16 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikel Santos Usua's chess games?
54 games by Mikel Santos Usua, from Nov 2016 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 Mikel Santos Usua has played.
What does Mikel Santos Usua play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mikel Santos Usua opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikel Santos Usua answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mikel Santos Usua play as White?
As White, Mikel Santos Usua's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikel Santos Usua play as Black?
As Black, Mikel Santos Usua most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Mikel Santos Usua's FIDE rating?
Mikel Santos Usua is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mikel Santos Usua played?
Our database contains 54 games by Mikel Santos Usua, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikel Santos Usua?
54 games by Mikel Santos Usua 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.