Prepare against Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez
Ecuador · World #77,331 classical · FIDE ID 3636232
When preparing against Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 67 games by Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez 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 | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,892 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,850 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 34 | 6 | 27 | 50.7% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Velez usually continues f4 (10.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Velez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Velez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 92.6% | 58.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's chess games
All 67 games by Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 34 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Luis Fabricio Vasquez Zambrano | 1,414 | ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | C01 |
| Jan 2022 | Lucas Mathias Ruiz Guanga | 1,261 | ch-South America U10 17th | D26 |
| Jan 2022 | Luis Fernando Arce Arduz | 1,239 | ch-South America U10 17th | B22 |
| Dec 2020 | Wilson Gallegos Uscamayta | 1,206 | ECU Clasif2 U13 | C55 |
| Jan 2022 | Tanish Aditya Krishan Rani | 1,144 | ch-South America U10 17th | C57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,204 |
| ECU Clasif2 U13 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1,297 |
| ch-South America U10 17th | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,254 |
| ch-ECU Schools U13 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,255 |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Clas2 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,448 |
| ch-ECU Schools U09 Clas1 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,357 |
| ECU Clasif1 U13 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,061 |
| ch-Pan American U08 | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,257 |
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Where can I find Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's chess games?
67 games by Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez, from Sep 2021 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 Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez has played.
What does Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez play as White?
As White, Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez play as Black?
As Black, Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez's FIDE rating?
Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez is currently rated 1,798 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,798 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez played?
Our database contains 67 games by Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez, covering Sep 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 6 draws, 27 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez?
67 games by Alex Leonardo Sanchez Velez 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.