Prepare against Santiago Talavera Garcia
Spain · World #16,616 classical · FIDE ID 22201807
Our database contains 60 games by Santiago Talavera Garcia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Talavera Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Talavera Garcia 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 | 2,089 | 2,089 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,076 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 38.3% |
| As White | 29 | 14 | 7 | 8 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 29.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Talavera Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Talavera Garcia's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 44.8% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Santiago Talavera Garcia's chess games
All 60 games by Santiago Talavera Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,181 | chT-ESP U16 | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Alejandro Daniel Rumbos Garcia | 2,178 | 51st La Roda Open | A22 |
| Aug 2013 | Juan Antonio Garcia Lopez | 1,974 | Almansa Open B | A84 |
| Jun 2008 | Alvaro Rioboo de la Riva | 1,943 | chT-ESP U14 | C42 |
| May 2026 | Roberto Aspron Cabanas | 1,853 | IV Torneo Ajedrez Villa de Noblejas | Torneo Blitz | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| Almansa Open B 6th | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,011 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,777 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 1,801 |
| Almansa Open B | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,965 |
| chT-ESP U14 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,902 |
| IV Torneo Ajedrez Villa de Noblejas | Torneo Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,010 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Talavera Garcia's chess games?
60 games by Santiago Talavera Garcia, from Oct 2006 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 Talavera Garcia has played.
What does Santiago Talavera Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Santiago Talavera Garcia opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Talavera Garcia answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Santiago Talavera Garcia play as White?
As White, Santiago Talavera Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Talavera Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Talavera Garcia most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Santiago Talavera Garcia's FIDE rating?
Santiago Talavera Garcia is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Santiago Talavera Garcia played?
Our database contains 60 games by Santiago Talavera Garcia, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Talavera Garcia?
60 games by Santiago Talavera Garcia 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.