Prepare against Santiago Juan Mas
Spain · World #42,410 classical · FIDE ID 2215551
When preparing against Santiago Juan Mas, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (21% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 334 games by Santiago Juan Mas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Juan Mas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Juan Mas 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 | 1,924 | 2,124 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,947 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,049 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 334 | 108 | 69 | 158 | 32.3% |
| As White | 166 | 57 | 31 | 78 | 34.3% |
| As Black | 169 | 51 | 38 | 80 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Juan Mas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Juan Mas's side.
First moves as White (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 32 | 19.3% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 15.1% | 48.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.8% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 4.8% | 43.8% |
| g3 | 6 | 3.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mas usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mas usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mas usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mas usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 17 | 21.3% | 70.6% |
| e5 | 16 | 20.0% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 16.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.3% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.0% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 8.8% | 14.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 44.1% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 30.5% | 38.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 5.1% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Santiago Juan Mas's chess games
All 334 games by Santiago Juan Mas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 108 wins, 69 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 13/3/8 | 54.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Daniele Genocchio | 2,364 | Pomar Memorial Open | D07 |
| Sep 2002 | Antonio David Martinez Gonzalez | 2,351 | 15th Binissalem Open | E76 |
| May 2012 | Julien Song | 2,346 | Can Picafort | D02 |
| Mar 2021 | Sergio Estremera Panos | 2,306 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | C24 |
| Nov 2001 | Jesus Maria Calvo Sanchez | 2,291 | ch-ESP Open A | A69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2021 | 23 | 12 | 2,005 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open | 2021 | 14 | 4 | 1,897 |
| chT-ESP | 1997 | 9 | 3 | 2,179 |
| 17th Binissalem Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| 15th Binissalem Open | 2002 | 9 | 6 | 2,344 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,740 |
| Mallorca Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,435 |
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Juan Mas's chess games?
334 games by Santiago Juan Mas, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Juan Mas has played.
What does Santiago Juan Mas play on the first move as White?
Across 166 games with White in our database, Santiago Juan Mas opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Juan Mas answers 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Santiago Juan Mas play as White?
As White, Santiago Juan Mas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 166 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Juan Mas play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Juan Mas most often plays: Modern Defense (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 169 games.
What is Santiago Juan Mas's FIDE rating?
Santiago Juan Mas is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Santiago Juan Mas played?
Our database contains 334 games by Santiago Juan Mas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 69 draws, 158 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Juan Mas?
334 games by Santiago Juan Mas 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.