Prepare against Santiago De Paz Nistal
Spain · World #62,802 classical · FIDE ID 2219778
When preparing against Santiago De Paz Nistal, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 64 games by Santiago De Paz Nistal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago De Paz Nistal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago De Paz Nistal 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 | 1,846 | 2,180 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,939 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 21 | 26 | 17 | 32.8% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 17 | 8 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago De Paz Nistal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago De Paz Nistal's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nistal usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Nistal usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Nistal usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 53.8% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 69.2% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Santiago De Paz Nistal's chess games
All 64 games by Santiago De Paz Nistal 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: 21 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Alberto Pastor Alonso De Prado | 2,106 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B15 |
| Jan 2007 | Jose Manuel Pardo Robles | 2,032 | ch-Madrid sf-A | D26 |
| Jan 2007 | Arturo Lopez Heras | 1,947 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C38 |
| Jan 2008 | Luis Rodriguez Bachiller | 1,895 | ch-Madrid sf-A | B50 |
| Feb 2011 | Jesus Mina Mena | 1,819 | ch-Madrid Seniors | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2022 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,968 |
| ch-Castilla final | 1965 | 13 | 4 | – |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2008 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65+ | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,904 |
| 3rd Madrid Once Open | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago De Paz Nistal's chess games?
64 games by Santiago De Paz Nistal, 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 De Paz Nistal has played.
What does Santiago De Paz Nistal play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Santiago De Paz Nistal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago De Paz Nistal answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games).
What openings does Santiago De Paz Nistal play as White?
As White, Santiago De Paz Nistal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago De Paz Nistal play as Black?
As Black, Santiago De Paz Nistal most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Santiago De Paz Nistal's FIDE rating?
Santiago De Paz Nistal is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Santiago De Paz Nistal played?
Our database contains 64 games by Santiago De Paz Nistal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 26 draws, 17 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago De Paz Nistal?
64 games by Santiago De Paz Nistal 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.