Prepare against Oscar Lopez Santana
Spain · World #20,132 classical · FIDE ID 2217457
When preparing against Oscar Lopez Santana, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Oscar Lopez Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Lopez Santana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Lopez 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 | 2,056 | 2,238 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,946 | 2,123 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 80 | 51 | 49 | 44.4% |
| As White | 87 | 44 | 24 | 19 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 93 | 36 | 27 | 30 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Lopez Santana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Lopez Santana's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 87 | 100.0% | 64.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Santana usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Santana usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 84.4% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 68.8% |
Oscar Lopez Santana's chess games
All 180 games by Oscar Lopez Santana in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 51 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E21 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Lluis Oms Fuentes | 2,314 | chT-Catalunya | B23 |
| Jun 2003 | David Collado Pallas | 2,275 | Barcelona Rubi Open 4th | B31 |
| Nov 2006 | Miguel Fernandez Diaz Mascort | 2,275 | Cerdanyola del Valles Open A 24th | B07 |
| Jan 2017 | Antonio Ayas Fernandez | 2,273 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B23 |
| Jan 2002 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,270 | 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 26 | 13.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 17 | 8 | 2,154 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| 23rd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,796 |
| 4th Roncana Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,193 |
| 5th Roncana Open A | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,117 |
| 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,174 |
| 2nd Roncana Open | 2008 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,243 |
Interactive opening tree from all 180 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Lopez Santana's chess games?
180 games by Oscar Lopez Santana, from Apr 2003 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 Oscar Lopez Santana has played.
What does Oscar Lopez Santana play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Oscar Lopez Santana opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Lopez Santana answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games).
What openings does Oscar Lopez Santana play as White?
As White, Oscar Lopez Santana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Lopez Santana play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Lopez Santana most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Oscar Lopez Santana's FIDE rating?
Oscar Lopez Santana is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 1,946 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Oscar Lopez Santana played?
Our database contains 180 games by Oscar Lopez Santana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 51 draws, 49 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Lopez Santana?
180 games by Oscar Lopez 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.