Prepare against Santiago Arias Rodriguez
Spain · World #26,891 classical · FIDE ID 2219204
Our database contains 284 games by Santiago Arias Rodriguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Arias Rodriguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Arias Rodriguez 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 | 2,005 | 2,204 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,179 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,098 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 284 | 132 | 62 | 90 | 46.5% |
| As White | 149 | 71 | 39 | 39 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 61 | 23 | 51 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Arias Rodriguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Arias Rodriguez's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 81.9% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 15.4% | 71.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 71.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rodriguez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 61.3% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 12 | 19.4% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 7 | 11.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 71.1% | 70.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 13.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Santiago Arias Rodriguez's chess games
All 284 games by Santiago Arias Rodriguez 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: 132 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A34 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A31 | English Opening | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Alejandro Hoffman | 2,435 | Aviles Open | C10 |
| Jan 1993 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,360 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B81 |
| Jan 1999 | Javier Uria | 2,325 | chT40-Asturias Preferente | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Daniel Sanchez Repullo | 2,280 | Asturias Preferente Open | B78 |
| Jan 1998 | Manuel Angel Castro Perez | 2,275 | Asturias Preferente Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 45 | 28 | 2,313 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2001 | 27 | 17 | 2,332 |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,345 |
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 23 | 12 | 2,153 |
| Trevias Open | 2006 | 14 | 10 | 1,706 |
| Aviles Open | 1992 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,411 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,222 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 11 | 8 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Arias Rodriguez's chess games?
284 games by Santiago Arias Rodriguez, 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 Santiago Arias Rodriguez has played.
What does Santiago Arias Rodriguez play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Santiago Arias Rodriguez opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Arias Rodriguez answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Santiago Arias Rodriguez play as White?
As White, Santiago Arias Rodriguez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Arias Rodriguez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Arias Rodriguez most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Santiago Arias Rodriguez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Arias Rodriguez is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Santiago Arias Rodriguez played?
Our database contains 284 games by Santiago Arias Rodriguez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 62 draws, 90 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Arias Rodriguez?
284 games by Santiago Arias Rodriguez 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.