Prepare against Cesar Sandoval
Colombia · World #84,288 classical · FIDE ID 4406532
When preparing against Cesar Sandoval, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 52 games by Cesar Sandoval, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Sandoval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Sandoval 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 | 1,776 | 1,776 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,747 | 1,747 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 16 | 12 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 5 | 14 | 26.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2024): 106 rated games against 104 different opponents, across 16 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 76 | 24 | 18 | 34 | 31.6% | 1,740 | 1,680 | 4 |
| Rapid | 30 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 36.7% | 1,763 | 1,654 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 34 | 4 | 11 | 19 | 11.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,768 | 1,834 |
| 2022 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1,639 | 1,799 |
| 2021 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1,783 | 1,783 |
| 2019 | 37 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 1,746 | 1,656 |
| 2018 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 1,691 | 1,618 |
| 2017 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 1,729 | 1,529 |
| 2009 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,988 | 1,908 |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Sandoval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Sandoval's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 45.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.7% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues c4 (40.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 76.5% | 23.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Cesar Sandoval's chess games
All 52 games by Cesar Sandoval in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - Oct 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: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E09 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A00 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D74 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Juan Camilo Duque | 1,981 | Paipa Intercol Nacional B | B30 |
| May 2009 | Andres Felipe Valencia | 1,958 | ch-COL U16 | C06 |
| Jun 2019 | Fabio Castillo Echeverry | 1,869 | 9th Gachantiva Open | E09 |
| Mar 2024 | Santiago Sanabria Calderon | 1,654 | ch-Bucaramanga Santander | D13 |
| Oct 2017 | Diana Ramirez Penaranda | 1,621 | 3rd Uni De Paula Santander Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL sf1 | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 1,464 |
| Uni De Paula Santander Open 4th | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,753 |
| ch-COL U1800 | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| 9th Gachantiva Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,717 |
| ch-Bucaramanga Santander | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,896 |
| 8th Bogota Mayores Alcaldia Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,557 |
| IRT SUB 1800 Santander Piensa En Grande 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,341 |
| Paipa Intercol Nacional B | 2009 | 4 | 2 | 2,053 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Sandoval's chess games?
52 games by Cesar Sandoval, from Dec 2017 to Oct 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 Cesar Sandoval has played.
What does Cesar Sandoval play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Cesar Sandoval opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Sandoval answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Cesar Sandoval play as White?
As White, Cesar Sandoval's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Sandoval play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Sandoval most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Cesar Sandoval's FIDE rating?
Cesar Sandoval is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,747 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Cesar Sandoval played?
Our database contains 52 games by Cesar Sandoval, covering Dec 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Sandoval?
52 games by Cesar Sandoval 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.