Prepare against Carlos Sanchez Barbado
Spain · World #13,655 classical · FIDE ID 2273012
Our database contains 165 games by Carlos Sanchez Barbado, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Sanchez Barbado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Sanchez Barbado 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 | 2,120 | 2,249 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,098 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,049 | 2,202 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 67 | 45 | 53 | 40.6% |
| As White | 83 | 33 | 24 | 26 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 34 | 21 | 27 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Sanchez Barbado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Sanchez Barbado's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 97.6% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Barbado usually continues Nc3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Barbado usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barbado usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Barbado usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 54.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 26 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Sanchez Barbado's chess games
All 165 games by Carlos Sanchez Barbado in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 67 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 30 | 13/6/11 | 43.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 8/5/2 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Daniel Barria Zuniga | 2,451 | Benidorm Open 20th | B26 |
| Apr 2016 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,396 | ch-Alicante w and Seniors | B03 |
| Dec 2007 | Gabriel Flom | 2,295 | 6th Benidorm Open U2300 | B19 |
| Nov 2013 | Daniel Navarro Lopez-Menchero | 2,293 | ch-PROVINCIAL Elche | B02 |
| Nov 2008 | Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz | 2,292 | 7th Benidorm Open U2300 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almansa Open A | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 2,158 |
| 50th Mislata Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-Provincial Xixona | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,148 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,049 |
| 48th Mislata Open A | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 2,095 |
| ch-La Vila Region | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,232 |
| ch-PROVINCIAL Elche | 2013 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,425 |
| Valenciana Comunity Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Sanchez Barbado's chess games?
165 games by Carlos Sanchez Barbado, from Oct 2004 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 Carlos Sanchez Barbado has played.
What does Carlos Sanchez Barbado play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Carlos Sanchez Barbado opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Sanchez Barbado answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Carlos Sanchez Barbado play as White?
As White, Carlos Sanchez Barbado's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Sanchez Barbado play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Sanchez Barbado most often plays: Dutch Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Carlos Sanchez Barbado's FIDE rating?
Carlos Sanchez Barbado is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,049 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Carlos Sanchez Barbado played?
Our database contains 165 games by Carlos Sanchez Barbado, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 45 draws, 53 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Sanchez Barbado?
165 games by Carlos Sanchez Barbado 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.