Prepare against Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil
Spain · World #37,444 classical · FIDE ID 32006039
When preparing against Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 31 games by Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil 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 | 1,948 | 1,961 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,812 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 41.9% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 430 rated games against 380 different opponents, across 101 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 | 285 | 148 | 36 | 101 | 51.9% | 1,762 | 1,823 | 12 |
| Rapid | 87 | 48 | 4 | 35 | 55.2% | 1,610 | 1,665 | 5 |
| Blitz | 58 | 30 | 2 | 26 | 51.7% | 1,696 | 1,696 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 118 | 26 | 13 | 79 | 22.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 274 | 175 | 27 | 72 | 63.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 48 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1,682 | 1,863 |
| 2025 | 71 | 41 | 5 | 25 | 1,790 | 1,878 |
| 2024 | 43 | 24 | 5 | 14 | 1,749 | 1,828 |
| 2023 | 78 | 46 | 5 | 27 | 1,562 | 1,661 |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1,491 | 1,625 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,777 | 1,821 |
| 2019 | 48 | 24 | 3 | 21 | 1,582 | 1,563 |
| 2018 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 1,821 | 2,021 |
| 2017 | 54 | 26 | 4 | 24 | 1,733 | 1,741 |
| 2016 | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 1,817 | 1,727 |
| 2015 | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1,853 | 1,897 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,891 | 1,691 |
| 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,764 | 1,764 |
| 2012 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1,888 | 1,755 |
| 2011 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 | 2,049 |
| 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,850 | 1,783 |
| 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1,947 | 1,992 |
| 2008 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1,730 | 1,596 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Garay-Gordovil usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Garay-Gordovil usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Garay-Gordovil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's chess games
All 31 games by Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Rogelio Julian Serra | 2,014 | 10th Galapagar Open | A40 |
| Jul 2009 | Jose Antonio Lozano Sanchez | 1,930 | 10th Galapagar Open | D53 |
| Aug 2023 | Miguel Moreno Uribarri | 1,869 | 40th Collado Villalba Open | D85 |
| Jul 2009 | Ignacio Madurga Lopez | 1,816 | 10th Galapagar Open | B30 |
| Feb 2016 | Fernando Gonzalez Recas | 1,766 | ch-Madrid sf | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Collado Villalba Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,651 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| 10th Galapagar Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 40th Collado Villalba Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,836 |
| 4th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,850 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's chess games?
31 games by Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil, from Sep 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 Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil has played.
What does Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil play as White?
As White, Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil's FIDE rating?
Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil played?
Our database contains 31 games by Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil, covering Sep 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil?
31 games by Salvador Santos Garay-Gordovil 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.