Prepare against Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez
FM · Spain · World #5,041 classical · FIDE ID 2216485
Our database contains 191 games by Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez 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 | 2,272 | 2,305 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,289 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,252 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 78 | 62 | 51 | 40.8% |
| As White | 91 | 42 | 28 | 21 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 100 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 68.1% | 54.0% |
| d4 | 23 | 25.3% | 78.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.5% | 80.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 54.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 78.3% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 81.0% | 58.8% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 93.1% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's chess games
All 191 games by Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 62 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A15 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Miodrag Todorcevic Antic | 2,434 | 4th Santa Cruz Bajada la Virgen | B08 |
| Mar 2013 | Stephane Bressac | 2,284 | 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | C11 |
| Jun 2005 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,253 | Isla de La Palma U2300 Open | B30 |
| Aug 2006 | Jose Manuel Ramos Aguilar | 2,253 | chT-ESP 1st div South | B51 |
| Aug 2008 | Marco A. Delgado Palomeque | 2,224 | chT-ESP Gp1 | C04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Canarias | 2016 | 23 | 15 | 2,316 |
| 32nd Las Palmas Open | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,310 |
| Caja Canarias 2nd | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,335 |
| 6th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,252 |
| 9th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| 34th Las Palmas Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 8 | 6 | 2,372 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's chess games?
191 games by Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez has played.
What does Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez play as White?
As White, Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 13.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez played?
Our database contains 191 games by Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 62 draws, 51 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez?
191 games by Carlos Gustavo De La Cruz Sanchez 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.