Prepare against Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto
FM · Venezuela · World #11,600 classical · FIDE ID 3973620
When preparing against Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto 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 | 2,146 | 2,267 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,282 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,235 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 76 | 13 | 77 | 45.8% |
| As White | 84 | 44 | 7 | 33 | 52.4% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 6 | 44 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Ugueto usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ugueto usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ugueto usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 37.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 42.0% |
Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's chess games
All 166 games by Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2019 - 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: 76 wins, 13 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Bardiya Daneshvar | 2,600 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| May 2026 | Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany | 2,455 | ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Stefanos Kazantzoglou | 2,381 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Shubhi Gupta | 2,358 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | C50 |
| Aug 2026 | Cristian Arrieta Hernandez | 2,348 | XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 129 | 60 | 2,153 |
| World Youth U16 Olympiad | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,150 |
| ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
| XXXIII IRT Internacional Feria de las Flores 2026 | Internacional | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,269 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Clasico Fase 1 (Torneo Suizo) 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,958 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's chess games?
166 games by Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto, from Jun 2019 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 de Jesus Casares Ugueto has played.
What does Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto play as White?
As White, Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto play as Black?
As Black, Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto's FIDE rating?
Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto played?
Our database contains 166 games by Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 13 draws, 77 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto?
166 games by Santiago de Jesus Casares Ugueto 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.