Prepare against Saul Martinez Mateos
Spain · World #12,537 classical · FIDE ID 94733180
When preparing against Saul Martinez Mateos, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Saul Martinez Mateos, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Saul Martinez Mateos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saul Martinez Mateos 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 | 2,136 | 2,136 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,932 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,028 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 8 | 16 | 41.5% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saul Martinez Mateos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saul Martinez Mateos's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Mateos usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mateos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mateos usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Saul Martinez Mateos's chess games
All 41 games by Saul Martinez Mateos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Gerard Tallada Serret | 2,314 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | B60 |
| Jul 2026 | Jon Merino Olaverri | 2,046 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | C07 |
| Jul 2026 | Julen Jaso Escudero | 2,036 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | E10 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Saiz Alonso de Armino | 1,883 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | C10 |
| Jul 2026 | Rafael Nicolas Gadea Marti | 1,876 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,615 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 11 | 3 | 1,313 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,106 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 780 |
| ch-ESP Rapid 2025 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,060 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2300 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saul Martinez Mateos's chess games?
41 games by Saul Martinez Mateos, from Jan 2023 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 Saul Martinez Mateos has played.
What does Saul Martinez Mateos play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Saul Martinez Mateos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saul Martinez Mateos answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Saul Martinez Mateos play as White?
As White, Saul Martinez Mateos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saul Martinez Mateos play as Black?
As Black, Saul Martinez Mateos most often plays: London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Saul Martinez Mateos's FIDE rating?
Saul Martinez Mateos is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Saul Martinez Mateos played?
Our database contains 41 games by Saul Martinez Mateos, covering Jan 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saul Martinez Mateos?
41 games by Saul Martinez Mateos 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.