Prepare against Santiago Carol Querol
Spain · World #25,586 classical · FIDE ID 2219662
When preparing against Santiago Carol Querol, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Santiago Carol Querol, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Carol Querol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Carol Querol 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 | 2,014 | 2,137 | Sep 2009 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,000 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 7 | 23 | 23 | 13.2% |
| As White | 24 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 3 | 13 | 13 | 10.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Carol Querol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Carol Querol's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Querol usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Querol usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Querol usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Santiago Carol Querol's chess games
All 53 games by Santiago Carol Querol in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 7 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1996 | Patrice Verdier | 2,190 | Barcelona Open Rapid | A57 |
| Feb 2015 | Oriol Vives Jaume | 2,098 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D13 |
| Jan 2026 | Mario Parra Dolz | 2,085 | TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | A43 |
| Dec 1996 | Francesc Rechi Perez | 2,070 | Barcelona Open Rapid | B50 |
| Dec 1996 | Vicente Serrano Ariza | 1,855 | Barcelona Open Rapid | D09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,149 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,914 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,984 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,217 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,916 |
| 16th Barcelona Sants Open | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,240 |
| TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,125 |
| TCh-CAT GpB Final 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Carol Querol's chess games?
53 games by Santiago Carol Querol, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Carol Querol has played.
What does Santiago Carol Querol play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Santiago Carol Querol opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Carol Querol answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Carol Querol play as White?
As White, Santiago Carol Querol's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Carol Querol play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Carol Querol most often plays: Albin Countergambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Santiago Carol Querol's FIDE rating?
Santiago Carol Querol is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Santiago Carol Querol played?
Our database contains 53 games by Santiago Carol Querol, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 23 draws, 23 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Carol Querol?
53 games by Santiago Carol Querol 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.