Prepare against Valentina Santana Gonzalez
CHL · World #90,935 classical · FIDE ID 3417794
When preparing against Valentina Santana Gonzalez, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Valentina Santana Gonzalez, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentina Santana Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentina Santana Gonzalez 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 | 1,756 | 1,761 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,791 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,726 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 41.2% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentina Santana Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentina Santana Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Valentina Santana Gonzalez's chess games
All 34 games by Valentina Santana Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Sebastian Alfonso Rubio Bascur | 1,872 | III Temuco Open | E62 |
| Feb 2017 | Maria Belen Manriquez Abarzua | 1,575 | ch-CHI U20 Girls | D35 |
| Nov 2023 | Evanss Villarroel Herrera | 1,495 | chT-CHI | B90 |
| Dec 2016 | Camila Cardozo | 1,487 | ch-South America U16 Girls 13th | A46 |
| Jan 2017 | Julia Dennis Figueroa Bernal | 1,476 | ch-CHI w | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CHI w | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,716 |
| ch-South America U16 Girls 13th | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,632 |
| ch-CHI U20 Girls | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,693 |
| III Temuco Open | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,837 |
| 3rd Santiago Ladies | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1,595 |
| chT-CHI | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,495 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentina Santana Gonzalez's chess games?
34 games by Valentina Santana Gonzalez, from Mar 2015 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 Valentina Santana Gonzalez has played.
What does Valentina Santana Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Valentina Santana Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentina Santana Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Valentina Santana Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Valentina Santana Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentina Santana Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Valentina Santana Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Valentina Santana Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Valentina Santana Gonzalez is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Valentina Santana Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 34 games by Valentina Santana Gonzalez, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentina Santana Gonzalez?
34 games by Valentina Santana Gonzalez 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.