Prepare against Noel Santiago Briand
Spain · World #43,249 classical · FIDE ID 54586119
Our database contains 39 games by Noel Santiago Briand, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Noel Santiago Briand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noel Santiago Briand 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 | 1,921 | 1,937 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,978 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,640 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 3 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noel Santiago Briand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noel Santiago Briand's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Briand usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Briand usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Briand usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Noel Santiago Briand's chess games
All 39 games by Noel Santiago Briand in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jorge Carrillo Haro | 1,969 | Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | B12 |
| Jul 2022 | Pablo Bascunana Sanchez | 1,643 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | B52 |
| Jul 2023 | Esther Prieto Rol | 1,465 | ch-ESP U12 | D02 |
| Jul 2023 | Maria Saez de Adana Saez | 1,404 | ch-ESP U12 | C11 |
| Jul 2023 | Carlos Rivero Gil | 1,361 | ch-ESP U12 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2023 | 13 | 5.5 | 1,392 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,607 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,319 |
| Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,895 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,668 |
| ch-Seville City Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,977 |
| 51st Seville Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noel Santiago Briand's chess games?
39 games by Noel Santiago Briand, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Noel Santiago Briand has played.
What does Noel Santiago Briand play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Noel Santiago Briand opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noel Santiago Briand answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Noel Santiago Briand play as White?
As White, Noel Santiago Briand's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noel Santiago Briand play as Black?
As Black, Noel Santiago Briand most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Noel Santiago Briand's FIDE rating?
Noel Santiago Briand is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,937 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Noel Santiago Briand played?
Our database contains 39 games by Noel Santiago Briand, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noel Santiago Briand?
39 games by Noel Santiago Briand 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.