Prepare against Santiago Jose Curia
Argentina · World #21,681 classical · FIDE ID 135585
When preparing against Santiago Jose Curia, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 106 games by Santiago Jose Curia, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Jose Curia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Jose Curia 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 | 2,043 | 2,079 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,943 | 1,971 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,063 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 31 | 26 | 49 | 29.2% |
| As White | 56 | 21 | 13 | 22 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 50 | 10 | 13 | 27 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Jose Curia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Jose Curia's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 100.0% | 49.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Curia usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Curia usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Curia usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 65.4% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 34.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 26.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Santiago Jose Curia's chess games
All 106 games by Santiago Jose Curia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Sep 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: 31 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,264 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C43 |
| Dec 2018 | Maria Florencia Fernandez | 2,249 | Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | C01 |
| Feb 2020 | Valentin Lagar | 2,211 | 95th ch-ARG sf | C47 |
| May 2018 | Damian Albistur | 2,151 | 93rd ch-ARG sf | B33 |
| Feb 2026 | Galina Mikheeva | 2,142 | Russian Chess Crown A | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 1,847 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,937 |
| Montevideo zt 2.5 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,069 |
| ch-ARG U18 sf | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,901 |
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,790 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Jose Curia's chess games?
106 games by Santiago Jose Curia, from Jan 2014 to Sep 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 Jose Curia has played.
What does Santiago Jose Curia play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Santiago Jose Curia opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Jose Curia answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Santiago Jose Curia play as White?
As White, Santiago Jose Curia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Jose Curia play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Jose Curia most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Santiago Jose Curia's FIDE rating?
Santiago Jose Curia is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 1,943 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Santiago Jose Curia played?
Our database contains 106 games by Santiago Jose Curia, covering Jan 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 26 draws, 49 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Jose Curia?
106 games by Santiago Jose Curia 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.