Prepare against Cristian Sanhueza
FM · Argentina · World #6,762 classical · FIDE ID 116815
When preparing against Cristian Sanhueza, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (99%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 22.9% over 35 games.
Our database contains 1,226 games by Cristian Sanhueza, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Sanhueza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Sanhueza 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 | 2,230 | 2,334 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,282 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,298 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,226 | 541 | 161 | 524 | 44.1% |
| As White | 611 | 276 | 89 | 246 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 615 | 265 | 72 | 278 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Sanhueza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Sanhueza's side.
First moves as White (611 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 583 | 95.4% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 18 | 2.9% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 1.5% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues Nf3 (57.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Sanhueza usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (296 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 257 | 86.8% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 27 | 9.1% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 6 | 2.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.7% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 197 | 99.0% | 47.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Cristian Sanhueza's chess games
All 1,226 games by Cristian Sanhueza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 541 wins, 161 draws, 524 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 86 | 43/11/32 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 63 | 28/9/26 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 60 | 30/9/21 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 52 | 17/7/28 | 32.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 28 | 14/4/10 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 19 | 9/2/8 | 47.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 60 | 45/0/15 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 42 | 14/3/25 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 16/7/14 | 43.2% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 35 | 8/4/23 | 22.9% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 33 | 11/6/16 | 33.3% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 32 | 10/3/19 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 19 | 9/0/10 | 47.4% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| A45 | London System | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alan Pichot | 2,613 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| May 2025 | Markus Ragger | 2,566 | Titled Tue Late | C70 |
| Oct 2023 | Velimir Ivic | 2,562 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Gleb Dudin | 2,560 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| May 2024 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,545 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 846 | 411.5 | 2,239 |
| Rosario Open | 2002 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,304 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 11 | 6 | 2,340 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,321 |
| 18th American Continental | 2025 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,305 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| Benavidez | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,207 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Leonardo Tristan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Sanhueza's chess games?
1,226 games by Cristian Sanhueza, from Jul 2006 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 Cristian Sanhueza has played.
What does Cristian Sanhueza play on the first move as White?
Across 611 games with White in our database, Cristian Sanhueza opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Sanhueza answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Cristian Sanhueza play as White?
As White, Cristian Sanhueza's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (86 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (63 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (60 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 611 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Sanhueza play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Sanhueza most often plays: Elephant Gambit (60 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (42 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (38 games, 39.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 615 games.
What is Cristian Sanhueza's FIDE rating?
Cristian Sanhueza is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (May 2018).
How many games has Cristian Sanhueza played?
Our database contains 1,226 games by Cristian Sanhueza, covering Jul 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 541 wins, 161 draws, 524 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Sanhueza?
1,226 games by Cristian Sanhueza 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.