Prepare against Sebastian Santaella Amate
Spain · World #48,766 classical · FIDE ID 2232030
When preparing against Sebastian Santaella Amate, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 104 games by Sebastian Santaella Amate, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastian Santaella Amate's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastian Santaella Amate 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 | 1,898 | 2,045 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,722 | 1,887 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 43 | 10 | 51 | 41.3% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 5 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 51 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastian Santaella Amate's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastian Santaella Amate's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 92.5% | 41.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 41.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Amate usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Amate usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Amate usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Amate usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 83.9% | 44.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Sebastian Santaella Amate's chess games
All 104 games by Sebastian Santaella Amate 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: 43 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Francisco Javier Rubio Doblas | 2,133 | chT-Malaga Final | B23 |
| Feb 2004 | Antonio Zurita Gutierrez | 2,069 | chT-Malaga Final | E61 |
| Apr 2001 | Francisco Jose Ramos Moreno | 2,005 | 4th Mendoza Memorial | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Jose Alberto Simon Montesinos | 1,845 | chT-Malaga Preferente | B92 |
| Jan 1999 | Jose Antonio Alba Atencia | 1,810 | chT-Malaga Preferente | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 37 | 17 | 2,062 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 14 | 5 | 1,900 |
| Malaga Club Trebejos-ch Social | 2000 | 14 | 10 | 2,236 |
| 4th Mendoza Memorial | 2001 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,929 |
| ch-Malaga Preferente | 1999 | 6 | 2 | – |
| 14th Pasao Open | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 4th Malaga Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastian Santaella Amate's chess games?
104 games by Sebastian Santaella Amate, 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 Sebastian Santaella Amate has played.
What does Sebastian Santaella Amate play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Sebastian Santaella Amate opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastian Santaella Amate answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Sebastian Santaella Amate play as White?
As White, Sebastian Santaella Amate's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastian Santaella Amate play as Black?
As Black, Sebastian Santaella Amate most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Sebastian Santaella Amate's FIDE rating?
Sebastian Santaella Amate is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,722 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Sebastian Santaella Amate played?
Our database contains 104 games by Sebastian Santaella Amate, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastian Santaella Amate?
104 games by Sebastian Santaella Amate 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.