Prepare against Eduardo Garcia Sanz
Spain · World #81,744 classical · FIDE ID 2259362
When preparing against Eduardo Garcia Sanz, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%).
Our database contains 128 games by Eduardo Garcia Sanz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Garcia Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Garcia Sanz 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 | 1,784 | 2,083 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,890 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,813 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 52 | 16 | 60 | 40.6% |
| As White | 61 | 24 | 6 | 31 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 28 | 10 | 29 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Garcia Sanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Garcia Sanz's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 44.3% | 42.6% |
| c4 | 20 | 32.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Sanz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Sanz usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 73.0% | 37.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 18.9% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Eduardo Garcia Sanz's chess games
All 128 games by Eduardo Garcia Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 52 wins, 16 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A33 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Miguel Angel Fernandez Garcia | 2,174 | 3rd San Sebastian Constitucion Open | D05 |
| Aug 2009 | Francisco Tejedor Ariza | 2,170 | Madrid Low Cost Cup | B10 |
| Sep 2012 | Rafael Gonzalez Mateos | 2,161 | 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | D03 |
| Aug 2002 | Pedro Martinez De Miguel | 2,155 | 17th Colmenar Viejo Open | A13 |
| Mar 2012 | David Hinojar Diez | 2,148 | ch-Madrid sf-B | D40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2013 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,831 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,714 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2021 | 15 | 8 | 1,621 |
| ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,690 |
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,999 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| Madrid Low Cost Cup | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,960 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Garcia Sanz's chess games?
128 games by Eduardo Garcia Sanz, from Apr 2003 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 Eduardo Garcia Sanz has played.
What does Eduardo Garcia Sanz play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Eduardo Garcia Sanz opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Garcia Sanz answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Garcia Sanz play as White?
As White, Eduardo Garcia Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Garcia Sanz play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Garcia Sanz most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Eduardo Garcia Sanz's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Garcia Sanz is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Eduardo Garcia Sanz played?
Our database contains 128 games by Eduardo Garcia Sanz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 16 draws, 60 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Garcia Sanz?
128 games by Eduardo Garcia Sanz 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.