Prepare against David Martinez Sandoval
CM · CHL · World #16,481 classical · FIDE ID 3406202
Our database contains 51 games by David Martinez Sandoval, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Martinez Sandoval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Martinez 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 | 2,090 | 2,222 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,158 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 23 | 5 | 23 | 45.1% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Martinez Sandoval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Martinez Sandoval's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 60.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 60.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
David Martinez Sandoval's chess games
All 51 games by David Martinez Sandoval in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2010 | Elias Valenzuela Saavedra | 2,247 | chT-CHI Universities | A45 |
| Oct 2023 | Elizardo Riffo Paz | 2,208 | 1st Temuco Open | B30 |
| Jul 2012 | Paula Reyes Jara | 2,115 | Santiago de Chile Nunoa CC IRT 1 | B34 |
| Jul 2012 | Felipe Escudero Donoso | 2,091 | Santiago de Chile Nunoa CC IRT 1 | D00 |
| Jul 2012 | Cristian Larrain Cortes | 2,079 | Santiago de Chile Nunoa CC IRT 1 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U12 | 2003 | 11 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,096 |
| ch-Pan American U10 | 2001 | 8 | 3 | – |
| chT-CHI Universities | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| Santiago de Chile Nunoa CC IRT 1 | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,259 |
| 1st Temuco Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,172 |
| Wch U10 | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,827 |
| Santiago Endesa Interempresas Team Tournament B | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Martinez Sandoval's chess games?
51 games by David Martinez Sandoval, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 David Martinez Sandoval has played.
What does David Martinez Sandoval play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, David Martinez Sandoval opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Martinez Sandoval answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does David Martinez Sandoval play as White?
As White, David Martinez Sandoval's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Martinez Sandoval play as Black?
As Black, David Martinez Sandoval most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is David Martinez Sandoval's FIDE rating?
David Martinez Sandoval is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Dec 2018).
How many games has David Martinez Sandoval played?
Our database contains 51 games by David Martinez Sandoval, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 5 draws, 23 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Martinez Sandoval?
51 games by David Martinez 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.