Prepare against Santiago Galvan Dominguez
Spain · World #147,012 classical · FIDE ID 22204172
When preparing against Santiago Galvan Dominguez, expect 1.Nf3 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Santiago Galvan Dominguez, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Galvan Dominguez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Galvan Dominguez 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 | 1,602 | 1,715 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 32.6% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Galvan Dominguez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Galvan Dominguez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 59.1% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 22.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 59% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues b3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dominguez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Santiago Galvan Dominguez's chess games
All 46 games by Santiago Galvan Dominguez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 15 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Juan Manuel Redondo Maguregui | 1,647 | 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | A11 |
| Oct 2017 | Juan Antonio Martinez Martinez | 1,611 | 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | B13 |
| Sep 2016 | Jose Garcia Diaz | 1,474 | 17th Almunecar FEDC Open | C11 |
| Jun 2015 | Francisco Escudero Ocana | 1,427 | 15th ch-Benidorm Ciegos | D45 |
| Jun 2012 | Antonio Mena Lena | 1,411 | 12th Benidorm FEDC Open | D93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Almunecar FEDC Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,408 |
| 17th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,364 |
| 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,721 |
| 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,469 |
| 15th ch-Benidorm Ciegos | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,624 |
| 12th Benidorm FEDC Open | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,284 |
| 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Galvan Dominguez's chess games?
46 games by Santiago Galvan Dominguez, from Mar 2012 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 Galvan Dominguez has played.
What does Santiago Galvan Dominguez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Santiago Galvan Dominguez opens with 1.Nf3 (59% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Galvan Dominguez answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Santiago Galvan Dominguez play as White?
As White, Santiago Galvan Dominguez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Galvan Dominguez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Galvan Dominguez most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Santiago Galvan Dominguez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Galvan Dominguez is currently rated 1,602 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,715 (May 2012).
How many games has Santiago Galvan Dominguez played?
Our database contains 46 games by Santiago Galvan Dominguez, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 13 draws, 18 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Galvan Dominguez?
46 games by Santiago Galvan Dominguez 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.