Prepare against Santiago Carruez Berges
Spain · World #45,101 classical · FIDE ID 2205548
When preparing against Santiago Carruez Berges, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 42.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Santiago Carruez Berges, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Carruez Berges's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Carruez Berges 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 | 1,913 | 2,152 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 2,132 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,991 | 2,046 | Jan 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 108 | 39 | 75 | 48.6% |
| As White | 110 | 61 | 23 | 26 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 112 | 47 | 16 | 49 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Carruez Berges's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Carruez Berges's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 65.5% | 69.4% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 33.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Berges usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Berges usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Berges usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Berges usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Berges usually continues g3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Berges usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 55.0% | 51.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 26.7% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 8.3% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 82.1% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
Santiago Carruez Berges's chess games
All 222 games by Santiago Carruez Berges 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: 108 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 13/3/13 | 44.8% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Juan Bautista Melendez Fierro | 2,330 | Zaragoza | C17 |
| Jan 2010 | Fernando Jose Remiro Juste | 2,306 | chT-Aragon Preferente | A08 |
| Jan 1991 | Javier Carpintero | 2,290 | Ibercaja Open | A05 |
| Feb 2003 | Jose Andres Anglada Lobarte | 2,231 | chT-Aragon | B06 |
| Feb 2017 | David Valles Mata | 2,221 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-Aragon | 1994 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,324 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1993 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,412 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 2,126 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,140 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,907 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Carruez Berges's chess games?
222 games by Santiago Carruez Berges, 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 Carruez Berges has played.
What does Santiago Carruez Berges play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Santiago Carruez Berges opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Carruez Berges answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Santiago Carruez Berges play as White?
As White, Santiago Carruez Berges's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 47.1% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Carruez Berges play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Carruez Berges most often plays: Modern Defense (29 games, 44.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Santiago Carruez Berges's FIDE rating?
Santiago Carruez Berges is currently rated 1,913 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 1,991 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Santiago Carruez Berges played?
Our database contains 222 games by Santiago Carruez Berges, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 39 draws, 75 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Carruez Berges?
222 games by Santiago Carruez Berges 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.