Prepare against Xavier Santolaria Sanz
Spain · World #121,225 classical · FIDE ID 2280817
When preparing against Xavier Santolaria Sanz, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 55 games by Xavier Santolaria Sanz, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Santolaria Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Santolaria Sanz 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 | 1,670 | 1,862 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,714 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 14 | 15 | 26 | 25.5% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Santolaria Sanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Santolaria Sanz's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sanz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 54.5% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 7.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Xavier Santolaria Sanz's chess games
All 55 games by Xavier Santolaria Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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, 15 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Jordi Corominas Garrido | 1,884 | 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | A22 |
| Mar 2012 | Lluis Garcia Gargallo | 1,742 | 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | C50 |
| Feb 2019 | Oscar Ibanez Camara | 1,656 | 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B23 |
| Mar 2019 | Marc Subirana Santos | 1,640 | 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A14 |
| Feb 2015 | Ignasi Archs Garriga | 1,601 | 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,623 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,746 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,656 |
| Barcelona La Lira-D 12th | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,478 |
| 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,425 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,604 |
| 1st Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Santolaria Sanz's chess games?
55 games by Xavier Santolaria Sanz, from Jul 2006 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 Xavier Santolaria Sanz has played.
What does Xavier Santolaria Sanz play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Xavier Santolaria Sanz opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Santolaria Sanz answers 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Xavier Santolaria Sanz play as White?
As White, Xavier Santolaria Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Santolaria Sanz play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Santolaria Sanz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Xavier Santolaria Sanz's FIDE rating?
Xavier Santolaria Sanz is currently rated 1,670 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Xavier Santolaria Sanz played?
Our database contains 55 games by Xavier Santolaria Sanz, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 15 draws, 26 losses (25.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Santolaria Sanz?
55 games by Xavier Santolaria Sanz 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.