Prepare against Santiago Sanz Castillo
Spain · World #23,476 classical · FIDE ID 2212030
Our database contains 42 games by Santiago Sanz Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Sanz Castillo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Sanz Castillo 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 | 2,029 | 2,229 | Jan 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 10 | 21 | 26.2% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Sanz Castillo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Sanz Castillo's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Castillo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Castillo usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Santiago Sanz Castillo's chess games
All 42 games by Santiago Sanz Castillo 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1999 | Amilcar Alvarez Abejon | 2,187 | 16th Collado Villalba Open | A12 |
| Jan 2001 | Mario Ruiz Garcia | 2,147 | Medina del Campo Open | B42 |
| Nov 2003 | Enrique Aparicio Garcia | 2,128 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | B13 |
| Nov 2003 | Francisco Javier Pascual Fraile | 2,076 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | A04 |
| Aug 2010 | Santiago Erice Alonso | 2,060 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,004 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,938 |
| 27th Collado Villalba Open A | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,248 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0304 | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,141 |
| 16th Collado Villalba Open | 1999 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| Medina del Campo Open | 2001 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,277 |
| 19th Collado Villalba Open A | 2002 | 2 | 0 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Sanz Castillo's chess games?
42 games by Santiago Sanz Castillo, 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 Sanz Castillo has played.
What does Santiago Sanz Castillo play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Santiago Sanz Castillo opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Sanz Castillo answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Santiago Sanz Castillo play as White?
As White, Santiago Sanz Castillo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Sanz Castillo play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Sanz Castillo most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Santiago Sanz Castillo's FIDE rating?
Santiago Sanz Castillo is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Santiago Sanz Castillo played?
Our database contains 42 games by Santiago Sanz Castillo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 21 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Sanz Castillo?
42 games by Santiago Sanz Castillo 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.