Prepare against Santiago Ano Tafalla
Spain · World #15,723 classical · FIDE ID 22218564
When preparing against Santiago Ano Tafalla, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 61 games by Santiago Ano Tafalla, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Ano Tafalla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Ano Tafalla 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 | 2,098 | 2,168 | Mar 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,140 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,140 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 26 | 9 | 26 | 42.6% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Ano Tafalla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Ano Tafalla's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …b6 (33% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tafalla usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Santiago Ano Tafalla's chess games
All 61 games by Santiago Ano Tafalla in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | David Martinez Martin | 2,320 | chT-Catalunya | E71 |
| Jul 2025 | Carles Martin Barcelo | 2,290 | 25th Torredembarra Open | A54 |
| Dec 2021 | Jorge Eliecer Renteria Becerra | 2,272 | La Roda Open 47th | E24 |
| Nov 2015 | Enric Regue Farran | 2,210 | ch-Tarragona Province | B01 |
| Nov 2015 | Rafel Cabrera Royo | 2,115 | ch-Tarragona Province | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Amposta Balague Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-Tarragona A | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,082 |
| 2nd Amposta Balague Memorial | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,957 |
| Lleida Christmas Open | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,013 |
| 37th Andorra Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,194 |
| La Roda Open 47th | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,188 |
| 25th Torredembarra Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Ano Tafalla's chess games?
61 games by Santiago Ano Tafalla, from Jul 2008 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 Santiago Ano Tafalla has played.
What does Santiago Ano Tafalla play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Santiago Ano Tafalla opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.b3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Ano Tafalla answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Santiago Ano Tafalla play as White?
As White, Santiago Ano Tafalla's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Ano Tafalla play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Ano Tafalla most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Santiago Ano Tafalla's FIDE rating?
Santiago Ano Tafalla is currently rated 2,098 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Santiago Ano Tafalla played?
Our database contains 61 games by Santiago Ano Tafalla, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 9 draws, 26 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Ano Tafalla?
61 games by Santiago Ano Tafalla 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.