Prepare against Eduardo Sanz Esteban
Spain · World #51,339 classical · FIDE ID 22201971
When preparing against Eduardo Sanz Esteban, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 41 games by Eduardo Sanz Esteban, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Sanz Esteban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Sanz Esteban 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 | 1,888 | 1,974 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,968 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 19 | 7 | 15 | 46.3% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Sanz Esteban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Sanz Esteban's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 71.4% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Esteban usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Esteban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Esteban usually continues g4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
Eduardo Sanz Esteban's chess games
All 41 games by Eduardo Sanz Esteban in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E95 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Ricardo Garcia Ruido | 2,158 | 20th Moratalaz Open | D05 |
| Nov 2008 | Luis Vicente Martin Martin | 2,085 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C10 |
| Nov 2008 | Jose Garcia Gutierrez | 2,059 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C21 |
| Nov 2008 | Miguel Angel Martin Mazuelo | 1,984 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C24 |
| Jan 2007 | Maria Rodrigo Yanguas | 1,969 | ch-Madrid sf-B | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2008 | 15 | 7 | 1,959 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Madrid U18 | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,941 |
| 2nd Patrimonio Open | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 2,087 |
| 20th Moratalaz Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,106 |
| Madrid Capablanca Memorial | 2008 | 2 | 2 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Sanz Esteban's chess games?
41 games by Eduardo Sanz Esteban, from Oct 2006 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 Sanz Esteban has played.
What does Eduardo Sanz Esteban play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Eduardo Sanz Esteban opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Sanz Esteban answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Sanz Esteban play as White?
As White, Eduardo Sanz Esteban's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Sanz Esteban play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Sanz Esteban most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Eduardo Sanz Esteban's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Sanz Esteban is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Eduardo Sanz Esteban played?
Our database contains 41 games by Eduardo Sanz Esteban, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Sanz Esteban?
41 games by Eduardo Sanz Esteban 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.