Prepare against Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre
IM · Spain · World #2,759 classical · FIDE ID 2221667
When preparing against Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.3% over 74 games.
Our database contains 796 games by Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre 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 | 2,348 | 2,472 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,366 | 2,432 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 354 | 216 | 226 | 44.5% |
| As White | 403 | 199 | 97 | 107 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 393 | 155 | 119 | 119 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 330 | 81.9% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 49 | 12.2% | 60.2% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 3.2% | 80.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 2.5% | 55.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Torre usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Torre usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Torre usually continues d4 (55.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Torre usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Torre usually continues c4 (73.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Torre usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 71.7% | 61.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 11.6% | 55.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 9.2% | 40.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 58.5% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 48 | 35.6% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 3.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's chess games
All 796 games by Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre 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: 354 wins, 216 draws, 226 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 61 | 31/15/15 | 50.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/6/9 | 21.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 74 | 15/25/34 | 20.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 67 | 30/20/17 | 44.8% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 22 | 6/11/5 | 27.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 9/6/2 | 52.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2005 | Christian Bauer | 2,625 | Elgoibar 15th | A28 |
| Dec 2008 | Oleg Korneev | 2,623 | 18th Elgoibar | B66 |
| May 2014 | Fernando Peralta | 2,607 | LLucmajor Open 3rd | B19 |
| Oct 2019 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,573 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | C78 |
| Oct 2006 | Alon Greenfeld | 2,567 | 22nd EU-Cup | B67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2016 | 91 | 68.5 | 2,504 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 58 | 27.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2019 | 26 | 18.5 | 2,424 |
| ch-ESP U20 | 2001 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,227 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2024 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2004 | 17 | 11 | 2,425 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1999 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,459 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2005 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Inigo Argandona Riveiro (19 games) · Juan Mario Gomez Esteban (16 games) · Alejandro Franco Alonso (11 games) · Mikel Huerga Leache (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's chess games?
796 games by Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre, 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 Gonzalez De La Torre has played.
What does Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre play as White?
As White, Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 50.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (19 games, 68.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre most often plays: Slav Defense (74 games, 20.3% win rate); Sicilian (67 games, 44.8% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (22 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 393 games.
What is Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre's FIDE rating?
Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre is currently rated 2,348 in classical chess, 2,366 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre played?
Our database contains 796 games by Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 354 wins, 216 draws, 226 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre?
796 games by Santiago Gonzalez De La Torre 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.