Prepare against Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo
Spain · World #57,803 classical · FIDE ID 22269428
Our database contains 37 games by Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo 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 | 1,864 | 1,968 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,930 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 57.9% | 40.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's chess games
All 37 games by Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Javier Garcia Fernandez | 2,110 | chT-Aragon | A51 |
| Feb 2015 | Arturo Puertolas Serena | 1,919 | chT-Aragon Preferente A | B13 |
| Jan 1998 | Ruben Sanz Lopez | 1,910 | San Jose Open | E83 |
| Jan 2007 | Juan Martinez Pintor | 1,885 | 6th Autonomico Seniors Open | C45 |
| Jan 2007 | Obdulio Garcia Artal | 1,715 | 6th Autonomico Seniors Open | C35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,203 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 6th Autonomico Seniors Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 6 | 1 | 1,731 |
| Burriana Open | 1990 | 3 | 1 | – |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's chess games?
37 games by Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo, from Jul 2008 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 Sanz Barrionuevo has played.
What does Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo play as White?
As White, Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo play as Black?
As Black, Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo most often plays: Albin Countergambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo's FIDE rating?
Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo played?
Our database contains 37 games by Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo?
37 games by Alberto Sanz Barrionuevo 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.