Prepare against Christian Sanchez
Argentina · World #36,917 classical · FIDE ID 116009
Our database contains 65 games by Christian Sanchez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian 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 | 1,949 | 2,065 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 10 | 31 | 36.9% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 94.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Christian Sanchez's chess games
All 65 games by Christian Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2002 | Arturo Lujambio | 2,393 | Rosario Open | B23 |
| Jul 2010 | Julio Mazzoleni | 2,123 | 85th ch-ARG | A03 |
| Jul 2012 | Marcos Maldonado | 2,106 | 86th ch-ARG | B43 |
| Jul 2010 | Lucas Vigil | 2,053 | 85th ch-ARG | E21 |
| Jul 2012 | Adolfo D'Ascanio | 1,906 | 86th ch-ARG | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,207 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| Rosario Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,309 |
| ch-ARG sf 83rd | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| Santa Fe IRT Club Espanol B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,867 |
| Rosario Mayor Open | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Corrientes Mayor Rosarino Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,960 |
| 84th ARG-ch sf | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Sanchez's chess games?
65 games by Christian Sanchez, from Jul 2008 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 Christian Sanchez has played.
What does Christian Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Christian Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Sanchez answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Christian Sanchez play as White?
As White, Christian Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Christian Sanchez most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Christian Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Christian Sanchez is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,993 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,065 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Christian Sanchez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Christian Sanchez, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Sanchez?
65 games by Christian 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.