Prepare against Alberto Sanchez Valencia
Spain · World #75,275 classical · FIDE ID 54544165
When preparing against Alberto Sanchez Valencia, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 71 games by Alberto Sanchez Valencia, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Sanchez Valencia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Sanchez Valencia 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 | 1,805 | 1,822 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,845 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 27 | 9 | 35 | 38.0% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Sanchez Valencia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Sanchez Valencia's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 86.1% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Valencia usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Valencia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Valencia usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Alberto Sanchez Valencia's chess games
All 71 games by Alberto Sanchez Valencia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Roger Salvo Garcia | 2,061 | 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | A51 |
| May 2019 | Guillem Mut Company | 2,002 | 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | A06 |
| May 2022 | Juan Bosco Prats Rodriguez | 1,910 | 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | B07 |
| Apr 2019 | Jorge Repiso Alvarez | 1,871 | 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | B12 |
| Jun 2022 | Felix Romero Moreno | 1,853 | 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,718 |
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,880 |
| 21st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,437 |
| 20th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,461 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,807 |
| XXV Foment Martinenc Open | 2025 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,720 |
| 21st Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,526 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Sanchez Valencia's chess games?
71 games by Alberto Sanchez Valencia, from Oct 2017 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 Alberto Sanchez Valencia has played.
What does Alberto Sanchez Valencia play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Alberto Sanchez Valencia opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Sanchez Valencia answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Alberto Sanchez Valencia play as White?
As White, Alberto Sanchez Valencia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Sanchez Valencia play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Sanchez Valencia most often plays: Budapest Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alberto Sanchez Valencia's FIDE rating?
Alberto Sanchez Valencia is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,822 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Alberto Sanchez Valencia played?
Our database contains 71 games by Alberto Sanchez Valencia, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 35 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Sanchez Valencia?
71 games by Alberto Sanchez Valencia 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.