Prepare against Pablo Santamaria Farran
Spain · World #85,565 classical · FIDE ID 2287358
When preparing against Pablo Santamaria Farran, expect 1.c4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 36 games by Pablo Santamaria Farran, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Santamaria Farran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Santamaria Farran 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 | 1,772 | 1,970 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,757 | 1,829 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,762 | 1,829 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 38.9% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Santamaria Farran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Santamaria Farran's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (86% of these games) — Farran usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Farran usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Farran usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Farran usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Farran usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Pablo Santamaria Farran's chess games
All 36 games by Pablo Santamaria Farran in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2012 | Rafael Gonzalez Mateos | 2,128 | 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | B06 |
| Apr 2021 | Javier Yanes Crespo | 1,934 | chT-Madrid | A14 |
| Dec 2012 | Enrique Alfaya Martinez | 1,898 | 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | B32 |
| Dec 2020 | Andrea Anton Quevedo | 1,893 | San Sebastian Reyes | D00 |
| Dec 2020 | Bharath Karunanithi | 1,765 | San Sebastian Reyes | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st De los Reyes Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,650 |
| 14th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,971 |
| San Sebastian Constitucion Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,399 |
| San Sebastian Reyes | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,881 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2,107 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,879 |
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Santamaria Farran's chess games?
36 games by Pablo Santamaria Farran, from Apr 2006 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 Pablo Santamaria Farran has played.
What does Pablo Santamaria Farran play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Pablo Santamaria Farran opens with 1.c4 (39% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Santamaria Farran answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Pablo Santamaria Farran play as White?
As White, Pablo Santamaria Farran's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Santamaria Farran play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Santamaria Farran most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pablo Santamaria Farran's FIDE rating?
Pablo Santamaria Farran is currently rated 1,772 in classical chess, 1,757 in rapid and 1,762 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,970 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Pablo Santamaria Farran played?
Our database contains 36 games by Pablo Santamaria Farran, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Santamaria Farran?
36 games by Pablo Santamaria Farran 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.