Prepare against Carlos Sandoval Mercado
IM · Mexico · World #1,417 classical · FIDE ID 5109434
When preparing against Carlos Sandoval Mercado, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 24 games.
Our database contains 595 games by Carlos Sandoval Mercado, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Sandoval Mercado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Sandoval Mercado 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 | 2,417 | 2,434 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,263 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,240 | 2,257 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 595 | 270 | 119 | 205 | 45.4% |
| As White | 299 | 143 | 58 | 98 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 296 | 127 | 61 | 107 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Sandoval Mercado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Sandoval Mercado's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 225 | 75.3% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 54 | 18.1% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.0% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mercado usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mercado usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mercado usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Mercado usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 138 | 92.6% | 52.2% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.4% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 81.4% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 14.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Carlos Sandoval Mercado's chess games
All 595 games by Carlos Sandoval Mercado in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - Sep 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: 270 wins, 119 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 47 | 28/10/9 | 59.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 30 | 19/6/5 | 63.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 10/2/2 | 71.4% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 43 | 17/7/19 | 39.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 17/9/8 | 48.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 15 | 5/8/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Ante Brkic | 2,598 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Nov 2024 | Luis Ernesto Quesada Perez | 2,580 | Copa Revolucion | D45 |
| Dec 2025 | Changren Dai | 2,551 | 12th Sunway Sitges | E11 |
| Feb 2025 | Marcus R Harvey | 2,499 | Titled Tue Late | A33 |
| Aug 2025 | Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina | 2,497 | III Aguascalientes Int | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 78.5 | 2,220 |
| ch-MEX | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,263 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-A | 2021 | 12 | 8 | 2,002 |
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,504 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,764 |
| 12th Sunway Sitges | 2025 | 10 | 6 | 2,386 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 2,188 |
| 3rd Mexico City Fenamac B | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Sandoval Mercado's chess games?
595 games by Carlos Sandoval Mercado, from Jan 2011 to Sep 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 Sandoval Mercado has played.
What does Carlos Sandoval Mercado play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Carlos Sandoval Mercado opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Sandoval Mercado answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Carlos Sandoval Mercado play as White?
As White, Carlos Sandoval Mercado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (47 games, 59.6% win rate); Catalan (30 games, 63.3% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Sandoval Mercado play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Sandoval Mercado most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 39.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 48.6% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Carlos Sandoval Mercado's FIDE rating?
Carlos Sandoval Mercado is currently rated 2,417 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,240 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,434 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carlos Sandoval Mercado played?
Our database contains 595 games by Carlos Sandoval Mercado, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 270 wins, 119 draws, 205 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Sandoval Mercado?
595 games by Carlos Sandoval Mercado 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.