Prepare against Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez
Spain · World #42,359 classical · FIDE ID 32044836
When preparing against Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 43 games by Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesareo Arrese-Igor 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 | 1,925 | 2,126 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,016 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 2,016 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 30.2% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's chess games
All 43 games by Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 13 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Sergio Anguas Fanlo | 2,053 | chT-Navarra Preferente | B06 |
| Oct 2012 | Juan Pablo Alegre Perez | 1,925 | chT-Navarra Preferente | C01 |
| Oct 2015 | Inaki Salinas Alcalde | 1,877 | chT-Navarra A | A51 |
| Apr 2013 | Jose Zaratiegui Cardesa | 1,810 | Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | A51 |
| Nov 2015 | Roberto Arana Oloron | 1,764 | chT-Navarra A | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2012 | 8 | 1 | 1,845 |
| 28th Euskadi Championship Seniors | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,736 |
| Pamplona Navarra Preferente Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,935 |
| chT-Navarra A | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 1,984 |
| chT-Navarra Preferente | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,690 |
| chT-Navarra | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,752 |
| ch-Pamplona Navarro | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's chess games?
43 games by Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez, from May 2011 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 Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez has played.
What does Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez play as White?
As White, Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez played?
Our database contains 43 games by Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 14 draws, 16 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez?
43 games by Cesareo Arrese-Igor 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.