Prepare against Santiago Erice Alonso
Spain · World #34,759 classical · FIDE ID 2210207
When preparing against Santiago Erice Alonso, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Santiago Erice Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Erice Alonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Erice Alonso 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 | 1,960 | 2,131 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 42 | 39 | 46 | 33.1% |
| As White | 59 | 23 | 18 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 68 | 19 | 21 | 28 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Erice Alonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Erice Alonso's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 64.4% | 59.2% |
| c4 | 19 | 32.2% | 42.1% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Alonso usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Alonso usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Santiago Erice Alonso's chess games
All 127 games by Santiago Erice Alonso 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: 42 wins, 39 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Hector Elissalt Cardenas | 2,360 | 34th Collado Villalba Open A | B20 |
| Aug 2009 | Reinhard Giese | 2,200 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | D10 |
| Aug 2006 | Francisco Lorite Cruz | 2,193 | 23rd Collado Villalba Open | B59 |
| Aug 2009 | Miguel Ponce Lopez | 2,185 | 26th Collado Villalba Open A | B34 |
| Aug 2013 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,144 | 30th Collado Villalba Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th Politiken Cup | 2005 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| 18th Ferrol Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,324 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 30th Collado Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,056 |
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,924 |
| 34th Collado Villalba Open A | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,035 |
| 28th Collado Villalba Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open A | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Erice Alonso's chess games?
127 games by Santiago Erice Alonso, 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 Erice Alonso has played.
What does Santiago Erice Alonso play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Santiago Erice Alonso opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.b4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Erice Alonso answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Erice Alonso play as White?
As White, Santiago Erice Alonso's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Erice Alonso play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Erice Alonso most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Santiago Erice Alonso's FIDE rating?
Santiago Erice Alonso is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Santiago Erice Alonso played?
Our database contains 127 games by Santiago Erice Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 39 draws, 46 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Erice Alonso?
127 games by Santiago Erice Alonso 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.