Prepare against Santiago Sarmiento Afonso
FM · Spain · World #33,714 classical · FIDE ID 2224160
When preparing against Santiago Sarmiento Afonso, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 190 games by Santiago Sarmiento Afonso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Sarmiento Afonso 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 | 1,965 | 2,261 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 1,980 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,098 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 61 | 54 | 75 | 32.1% |
| As White | 95 | 34 | 21 | 40 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 95 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 76.8% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 6 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Afonso usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Afonso usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Afonso usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Afonso usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 56.4% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.8% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 10.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 63.4% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 24.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's chess games
All 190 games by Santiago Sarmiento Afonso 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: 61 wins, 54 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Mieses Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Jose Garcia Padron | 2,413 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | C55 |
| Jan 2016 | Daniel Ortega Hermida | 2,352 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | B14 |
| Oct 2017 | Alfredo Brito Garcia | 2,334 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Honor 1718 | C96 |
| Dec 1999 | William Paschall | 2,332 | Las Palmas Open | A08 |
| Nov 2003 | Lucas Eduardo Mendoza Contreras | 2,304 | 4th El Sauzal Open | B74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 37 | 12 | 2,037 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,028 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,292 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
| chT-Las Palmas | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
| 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 16th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,822 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Honor 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's chess games?
190 games by Santiago Sarmiento Afonso, 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 Sarmiento Afonso has played.
What does Santiago Sarmiento Afonso play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Santiago Sarmiento Afonso opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.d3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Sarmiento Afonso answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Santiago Sarmiento Afonso play as White?
As White, Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Sarmiento Afonso play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Sarmiento Afonso most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Santiago Sarmiento Afonso's FIDE rating?
Santiago Sarmiento Afonso is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,261 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Santiago Sarmiento Afonso played?
Our database contains 190 games by Santiago Sarmiento Afonso, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 54 draws, 75 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Sarmiento Afonso?
190 games by Santiago Sarmiento Afonso 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.