Prepare against Santiago Gatti
URY · World #78,302 classical · FIDE ID 3003337
When preparing against Santiago Gatti, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (53%).
Our database contains 89 games by Santiago Gatti, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Gatti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Gatti 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 | 1,795 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,754 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 27 | 25 | 37 | 30.3% |
| As White | 44 | 12 | 9 | 23 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Gatti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Gatti's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 86.4% | 40.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.1% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gatti usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Gatti usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Gatti usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gatti usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Gatti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Gatti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Santiago Gatti's chess games
All 89 games by Santiago Gatti in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Gabriel Curi | 2,172 | URU pre olympic | B01 |
| Feb 2015 | Eduardo Muzzi | 1,978 | 4th La Paloma Open | A43 |
| Aug 2013 | Eduardo Rodriguez Farias | 1,903 | chTA-URU | A48 |
| Jun 2014 | Miguel Alvarez | 1,898 | URU pre olympic | B21 |
| Aug 2014 | Guillermo Iduate | 1,812 | chT-URU Clubs | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,410 |
| ch-URU | 1997 | 7 | 1 | 1,806 |
| ch-URU Amateur | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-URU qual 18th | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| Rio de Janeiro Duchamp U1800 Open | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,692 |
| 4th La Paloma Open | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 3rd La Paloma Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,927 |
| chT-URU Departamental | 2014 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Gatti's chess games?
89 games by Santiago Gatti, from Sep 2009 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 Gatti has played.
What does Santiago Gatti play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Santiago Gatti opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Gatti answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Santiago Gatti play as White?
As White, Santiago Gatti's most-played openings in our database are: London System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Gatti play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Gatti most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Santiago Gatti's FIDE rating?
Santiago Gatti is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,810 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Santiago Gatti played?
Our database contains 89 games by Santiago Gatti, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 25 draws, 37 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Gatti?
89 games by Santiago Gatti 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.