Prepare against Santiago Urquijo Prada
Colombia · World #46,615 classical · FIDE ID 4492196
When preparing against Santiago Urquijo Prada, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Santiago Urquijo Prada, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Urquijo Prada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Urquijo Prada 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 | 1,907 | 1,907 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,041 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 86 | 28 | 56 | 50.0% |
| As White | 84 | 45 | 15 | 24 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 88 | 41 | 13 | 32 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Urquijo Prada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Urquijo Prada's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 86.9% | 63.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Prada usually continues Bg5 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Prada usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Prada usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Prada usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Prada usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Prada usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 44 | 93.6% | 58.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 86.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Santiago Urquijo Prada's chess games
All 172 games by Santiago Urquijo Prada in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 86 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 3/2/3 | 30.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Gustavo Guerrero Fandino | 2,127 | 18th American Continental Blitz | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Alvaro Garcia Alarcon | 2,094 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 2do | D56 |
| Aug 2026 | Edward Andres Castillo Rodriguez | 2,091 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 8vo | D11 |
| Mar 2026 | Efrain Valle | 2,088 | IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 3er | A41 |
| Mar 2023 | Ariolfo Angulo | 2,005 | Teusaquillo Rapid Open | D63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,773 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,270 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,846 |
| COL Subzt 2.3.4 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,449 |
| IRT Centro Comercial AV. Chile 2026 | 9no | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,936 |
| Cali Valle Colombia Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,922 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Urquijo Prada's chess games?
172 games by Santiago Urquijo Prada, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 Urquijo Prada has played.
What does Santiago Urquijo Prada play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Santiago Urquijo Prada opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Urquijo Prada answers 1...c6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Santiago Urquijo Prada play as White?
As White, Santiago Urquijo Prada's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Urquijo Prada play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Urquijo Prada most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Santiago Urquijo Prada's FIDE rating?
Santiago Urquijo Prada is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Santiago Urquijo Prada played?
Our database contains 172 games by Santiago Urquijo Prada, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 28 draws, 56 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Urquijo Prada?
172 games by Santiago Urquijo Prada 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.