Leonardo Valdes Romero vs Mauricio Arias Santana
IM Leonardo Valdes Romero (2305) · IM Mauricio Arias Santana (2163)
Leonardo Valdes Romero and Mauricio Arias Santana have played 12 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1997 and the most recent in Dec 2022. Romero leads 7 wins to 3, with 2 draws (83% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Romero | Draws | Santana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Romero with White | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Santana with White | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Romero | Draws | Santana |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Romero | Draws | Santana |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| A22 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2022 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 0-1 | Sicilian: Dragon | San Jose Gutierrez Mangel Cup |
| Jan 2020 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-CRI |
| Dec 2019 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 1-0 | English Opening | San Jose Metropolitano Open |
| Jan 2019 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | Mauricio Arias Santana | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-CRI |
| Oct 2011 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | Mauricio Arias Santana | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | ch-CRI |
| Jul 2010 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 1-0 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-CRI |
| Jul 2005 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | ch-CRI 68th |
| Jul 2004 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | Mauricio Arias Santana | 1-0 | Réti Opening | ch-CRI |
| Jul 2001 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | Mauricio Arias Santana | 1-0 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 |
| Jun 2001 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | ch-CRI |
| Jan 1997 | Leonardo Valdes Romero | Mauricio Arias Santana | 1-0 | English Opening | ch-CRI |
| Jan 1997 | Mauricio Arias Santana | Leonardo Valdes Romero | 1/2-1/2 | Pirc Defense | Soto Memorial |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Leonardo Valdes Romero and Mauricio Arias Santana?
In 12 recorded games, Leonardo Valdes Romero has 7 wins, Mauricio Arias Santana has 3 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Leonardo Valdes Romero and Mauricio Arias Santana played each other?
Our database records 12 games between them, from Jan 1997 to Dec 2022.
What openings do Leonardo Valdes Romero and Mauricio Arias Santana play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (3 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.