Prepare against Santiago Velasco
FM · PRI · World #4,833 classical · FIDE ID 4401328
Our database contains 121 games by Santiago Velasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Velasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Velasco 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 | 2,278 | 2,319 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,260 | 2,274 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,257 | 2,274 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 56 | 21 | 44 | 46.3% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 15 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 61 | 32 | 6 | 23 | 52.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Velasco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Velasco's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 58.3% | 51.4% |
| d4 | 15 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.3% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Velasco usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Velasco usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …a6 (7% of these games) — Velasco usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 44.4% | 65.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 19.4% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
Santiago Velasco's chess games
All 121 games by Santiago Velasco 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: 56 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2008 | Axel Bachmann | 2,555 | Olympiad-38 | B48 |
| Jun 2024 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Jun 2006 | Plinio Pazos Gambarrotti | 2,371 | Olympiad-37 | D00 |
| Nov 2008 | Nurdin Samakov | 2,340 | Olympiad-38 | B45 |
| Nov 2008 | Vladimir Klasan | 2,326 | Olympiad-38 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 24 | 12 | 2,222 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4 | 2,319 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,393 |
| 1st American Continental | 2001 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,483 |
| ch-PUR | 2008 | 8 | 6 | 2,385 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,536 |
| Cali Open A | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 2,358 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Velasco's chess games?
121 games by Santiago Velasco, 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 Velasco has played.
What does Santiago Velasco play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Santiago Velasco opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Velasco answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Santiago Velasco play as White?
As White, Santiago Velasco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Velasco play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Velasco most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Santiago Velasco's FIDE rating?
Santiago Velasco is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,260 in rapid and 2,257 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Santiago Velasco played?
Our database contains 121 games by Santiago Velasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 21 draws, 44 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Velasco?
121 games by Santiago Velasco 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.