Prepare against Santiago Cabezas
Argentina · World #54,568 classical · FIDE ID 116645
Our database contains 42 games by Santiago Cabezas, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Cabezas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Cabezas 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 | 1,875 | 1,931 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,883 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Cabezas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Cabezas's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 59.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.4% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues d3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (40% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cabezas usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 72.2% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Santiago Cabezas's chess games
All 42 games by Santiago Cabezas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Sergio A. B. Lopes de Farias | 2,220 | Villa Ballester LV Open | D00 |
| Jan 2005 | Jessica Mendoza | 2,126 | Villa Ballester LV Open | C20 |
| Nov 2004 | Francisco Benko | 2,096 | 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | B54 |
| Sep 2024 | Leandro Ubialli Cardoso | 1,912 | ch-Pan American U2000 | B01 |
| Sep 2024 | Pablo Orozco Aguilera | 1,842 | ch-Pan American U2000 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,964 |
| 56th Villa Ballester Open | 2006 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,145 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf U14/16 | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,105 |
| Villa Martelli Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 1,895 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Cabezas's chess games?
42 games by Santiago Cabezas, from Apr 2005 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 Cabezas has played.
What does Santiago Cabezas play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Santiago Cabezas opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Cabezas answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Cabezas play as White?
As White, Santiago Cabezas's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Cabezas play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Cabezas most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Santiago Cabezas's FIDE rating?
Santiago Cabezas is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,931 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Santiago Cabezas played?
Our database contains 42 games by Santiago Cabezas, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Cabezas?
42 games by Santiago Cabezas 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.