Prepare against Santiago Ortega Gadea
Spain · World #24,146 classical · FIDE ID 2256045
When preparing against Santiago Ortega Gadea, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (80%).
Our database contains 74 games by Santiago Ortega Gadea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Ortega Gadea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Ortega Gadea 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 | 2,024 | 2,143 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,002 | 2,022 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 25 | 11 | 38 | 33.8% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 4 | 22 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Ortega Gadea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Ortega Gadea's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 15.0% | 8.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gadea usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Gadea usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Gadea usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 8.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Gadea usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gadea usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (17% of these games) — Gadea usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 52.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Santiago Ortega Gadea's chess games
All 74 games by Santiago Ortega Gadea 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: 25 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,272 | Valencia Autonomico Norte-B | B29 |
| Jul 2001 | Francisco Sanchez Saez | 2,129 | 21st Cullera Open | B78 |
| Aug 2013 | Javier Nieves Cabanes | 2,090 | 47th Mislata Open B | B47 |
| Aug 2013 | Miguel Lloret Climent | 2,052 | 47th Mislata Open B | E67 |
| Oct 2003 | Antonio Mascarell Garcia | 2,044 | ch-Valencia A | E85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Alzira Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,959 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,013 |
| 47th Mislata Open B | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,154 |
| Alzira Open | 1993 | 6 | 0 | – |
| Valencia Norte Clubs tt | 2003 | 6 | 5 | 2,411 |
| 21st Cullera Open | 2001 | 5 | 1 | 2,015 |
| Montserrat Open 14th | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Ortega Gadea's chess games?
74 games by Santiago Ortega Gadea, 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 Ortega Gadea has played.
What does Santiago Ortega Gadea play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Santiago Ortega Gadea opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Ortega Gadea answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Santiago Ortega Gadea play as White?
As White, Santiago Ortega Gadea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Ortega Gadea play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Ortega Gadea most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Santiago Ortega Gadea's FIDE rating?
Santiago Ortega Gadea is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 2,002 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,143 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Santiago Ortega Gadea played?
Our database contains 74 games by Santiago Ortega Gadea, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 11 draws, 38 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Ortega Gadea?
74 games by Santiago Ortega Gadea 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.