Prepare against Santiago Sanabria Calderon
Colombia · World #38,629 classical · FIDE ID 144421281
When preparing against Santiago Sanabria Calderon, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Santiago Sanabria Calderon, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Sanabria Calderon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Sanabria Calderon 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 | 1,942 | 1,957 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 1,920 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,051 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 1 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 0 | 11 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Sanabria Calderon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Sanabria Calderon's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Calderon usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Calderon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Calderon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Santiago Sanabria Calderon's chess games
All 35 games by Santiago Sanabria Calderon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Nancy Stella Sequeda Mendoza | 1,959 | 10th Velez Rapid Open | B20 |
| Sep 2023 | Alex Kostov | 1,850 | Bucaramanga Open | C98 |
| Apr 2024 | Martin Rios Jimenez | 1,435 | ch-COL U14 | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Faruk Arana Gonzalez | 1,422 | ch-COL U14 | B43 |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Alejandro Silva Barajas | 1,344 | Bucaramanga Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucaramanga Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,517 |
| 10th Velez Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 10th Velez Rapid Open | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 1,707 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,547 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 3 | 1 | 1,813 |
| ch-COL U12 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Sanabria Calderon's chess games?
35 games by Santiago Sanabria Calderon, from Jul 2023 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 Sanabria Calderon has played.
What does Santiago Sanabria Calderon play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Santiago Sanabria Calderon opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Sanabria Calderon answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Santiago Sanabria Calderon play as White?
As White, Santiago Sanabria Calderon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Sanabria Calderon play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Sanabria Calderon most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Santiago Sanabria Calderon's FIDE rating?
Santiago Sanabria Calderon is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Santiago Sanabria Calderon played?
Our database contains 35 games by Santiago Sanabria Calderon, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 20 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Sanabria Calderon?
35 games by Santiago Sanabria Calderon 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.