Prepare against Santiago Roa Alonso
IM · Spain · World #3,554 classical · FIDE ID 2201569
Our database contains 747 games by Santiago Roa Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Roa Alonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Roa Alonso 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 | 2,317 | 2,483 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,404 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,394 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 747 | 387 | 225 | 135 | 51.8% |
| As White | 368 | 215 | 99 | 54 | 58.4% |
| As Black | 379 | 172 | 126 | 81 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Roa Alonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Roa Alonso's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 219 | 59.5% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 94 | 25.5% | 72.3% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 9.8% | 56.9% |
| g3 | 12 | 3.3% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 1.9% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (73.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Alonso usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alonso usually continues d4 (73.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 72.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Alonso usually continues c4 (73.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Alonso usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Alonso usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 38.7% | 59.0% |
| d6 | 47 | 25.3% | 66.0% |
| c5 | 31 | 16.7% | 75.8% |
| g6 | 15 | 8.1% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 13 | 7.0% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 76 | 57.1% | 66.4% |
| d5 | 48 | 36.1% | 51.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Santiago Roa Alonso's chess games
All 747 games by Santiago Roa Alonso 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: 387 wins, 225 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/11/3 | 56.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 11/2/2 | 73.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 48 | 26/11/11 | 54.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 47 | 20/17/10 | 42.6% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 5/11/2 | 27.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Igor Khenkin | 2,633 | Villarrobledo Open 18th | D53 |
| Dec 2009 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,570 | Madrid Open Active | C78 |
| Dec 2013 | Alejandro Moreno Trujillo | 2,541 | chT-Madrid 1314 | C18 |
| Jan 1998 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,540 | La Coruna Open | B57 |
| Jan 1993 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,535 | Oviedo rapid | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid | 2012 | 60 | 41 | 2,421 |
| ch-ESP | 1990 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| Madrid Anniv 25 | 2005 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,452 |
| chT-Madrid Honor | 2010 | 11 | 7 | 2,520 |
| ch-Madrid 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| Madrid FMA Trofeo | 2000 | 11 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Madrid FMA Masters | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,437 |
| ch-MAD 65th | 2002 | 11 | 7 | 2,311 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Javier Moreno Ruiz (15 games) · Pablo Almagro Llamas (13 games) · Renier Vazquez Igarza (12 games) · Daniel Taboas Rodriguez (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Roa Alonso's chess games?
747 games by Santiago Roa Alonso, 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 Roa Alonso has played.
What does Santiago Roa Alonso play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Santiago Roa Alonso opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Roa Alonso answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Santiago Roa Alonso play as White?
As White, Santiago Roa Alonso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Roa Alonso play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Roa Alonso most often plays: Pirc Defense (48 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 379 games.
What is Santiago Roa Alonso's FIDE rating?
Santiago Roa Alonso is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,483 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Santiago Roa Alonso played?
Our database contains 747 games by Santiago Roa Alonso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 387 wins, 225 draws, 135 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Roa Alonso?
747 games by Santiago Roa Alonso 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.