Prepare against Edgar Sanabria
Colombia · World #109,888 classical · FIDE ID 4420551
When preparing against Edgar Sanabria, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 36 games by Edgar Sanabria, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Edgar Sanabria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edgar Sanabria 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 | 1,702 | 1,720 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,840 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,834 | 1,834 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 20 | 1 | 15 | 55.6% |
| As White | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 50.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2025): 131 rated games against 121 different opponents, across 18 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 | 80 | 40 | 7 | 33 | 50.0% | 1,586 | 1,601 | 5 |
| Rapid | 31 | 12 | 0 | 19 | 38.7% | 1,856 | 1,752 | 2 |
| Blitz | 20 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 35.0% | 1,829 | 1,718 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 28 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 21.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 67.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 1,576 | 1,676 |
| 2023 | 20 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1,513 | 1,482 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,880 | 1,709 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,489 | 1,569 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,749 | 1,816 |
| 2019 | 25 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 1,718 | 1,618 |
| 2018 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,591 | 1,391 |
| 2017 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 17 | 1,830 | 1,747 |
| 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,924 | 1,924 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edgar Sanabria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edgar Sanabria's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 63.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sanabria usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sanabria usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Sanabria usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Edgar Sanabria's chess games
All 36 games by Edgar Sanabria in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 20 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Carlos Andres Alvarado Torres | 1,855 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | B00 |
| Feb 2020 | David Benjumea | 1,818 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | C50 |
| Nov 2009 | Olga Maria Zapata | 1,734 | Medellin Americas Open | A90 |
| Jan 2020 | Leoncio Duarte | 1,616 | Medellin Aristizabal Cup | C54 |
| Apr 2018 | Santiago Florez | 1,596 | Antioquia Open B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medellin Antioquia 2nd League | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,551 |
| Medellin de La Raza U2000 Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 1,602 |
| Medellin Aristizabal Cup | 2020 | 5 | 4 | 1,995 |
| ch-Medellin Antioquia | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,493 |
| Medellin IRT de Segunda Antioquia | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,408 |
| Medellin Americas Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,924 |
| Antioquia Open B | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,738 |
| ch-COL U1700 | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edgar Sanabria's chess games?
36 games by Edgar Sanabria, from Nov 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 Edgar Sanabria has played.
What does Edgar Sanabria play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Edgar Sanabria opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edgar Sanabria answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Edgar Sanabria play as White?
As White, Edgar Sanabria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edgar Sanabria play as Black?
As Black, Edgar Sanabria most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Edgar Sanabria's FIDE rating?
Edgar Sanabria is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid and 1,834 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,720 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Edgar Sanabria played?
Our database contains 36 games by Edgar Sanabria, covering Nov 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (55.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edgar Sanabria?
36 games by Edgar Sanabria 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.