Prepare against Santiago Menendez Villar
Spain · World #29,605 classical · FIDE ID 2271443
Our database contains 217 games by Santiago Menendez Villar, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Menendez Villar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Menendez Villar 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 | 1,988 | 2,029 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,033 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 2,013 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 87 | 38 | 92 | 40.1% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 20 | 41 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 114 | 45 | 18 | 51 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Menendez Villar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Menendez Villar's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 59.2% | 49.2% |
| Nf3 | 40 | 38.8% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Villar usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Villar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Villar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Villar usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Villar usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Villar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 29.3% | 47.9% |
| c5 | 21 | 25.6% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 17 | 20.7% | 58.8% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.0% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 9.8% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 57.9% | 36.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
Santiago Menendez Villar's chess games
All 217 games by Santiago Menendez Villar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 87 wins, 38 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Réti Opening | 19 | 5/2/12 | 26.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 22 | 9/5/8 | 40.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Adrian Rudareanu Ioan | 2,202 | 08th San Agustin Open | B00 |
| Aug 2006 | Mustafa Yilmaz | 2,086 | 11th San Agustin Open | A48 |
| Jan 2007 | Amaia Iza Abete | 2,047 | 12th San Agustin Open | B35 |
| Nov 2003 | Marcelino Vicente Corredor Pravia | 2,029 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | A47 |
| Jan 2007 | David Calleja Loma | 1,635 | 12th San Agustin Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asturias | 2004 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,139 |
| Gijon Open | 2003 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Asturias U10 | 1998 | 12 | 9 | – |
| ch-Asturias U12 | 2000 | 12 | 6.5 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 1999 | 10 | 3 | – |
| ch-Asturias U14 | 2002 | 10 | 6.5 | – |
| 11th San Agustin Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 08th San Agustin Open | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,287 |
Interactive opening tree from all 217 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Menendez Villar's chess games?
217 games by Santiago Menendez Villar, from Jan 2004 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 Menendez Villar has played.
What does Santiago Menendez Villar play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Santiago Menendez Villar opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Menendez Villar answers 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games).
What openings does Santiago Menendez Villar play as White?
As White, Santiago Menendez Villar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (19 games, 57.9% win rate); London System (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Menendez Villar play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Menendez Villar most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Santiago Menendez Villar's FIDE rating?
Santiago Menendez Villar is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Santiago Menendez Villar played?
Our database contains 217 games by Santiago Menendez Villar, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 38 draws, 92 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Menendez Villar?
217 games by Santiago Menendez Villar 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.