Prepare against Emilio Sanchez Esteban
Spain · World #104,403 classical · FIDE ID 22244018
When preparing against Emilio Sanchez Esteban, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 54 games by Emilio Sanchez Esteban, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emilio Sanchez Esteban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emilio Sanchez 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 | 1,717 | 1,978 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 9 | 12 | 33 | 16.7% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 33 | 4 | 6 | 23 | 12.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emilio Sanchez Esteban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emilio Sanchez Esteban's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 28.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 19.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 28.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Esteban usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Esteban usually continues dxc5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Esteban usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Esteban usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Esteban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Emilio Sanchez Esteban's chess games
All 54 games by Emilio Sanchez Esteban in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A19 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Eduard Calbet Freixanet | 1,890 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D40 |
| Jul 2015 | Daniel Fungueirino Pique | 1,859 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D12 |
| Jul 2015 | David Trabado Nieto | 1,722 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,954 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2017 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,697 |
| chT-ESP Once | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,972 |
| Barcelona Open | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,175 |
| Fuengirola ch-Once | 2005 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Barcelona Vila de Gracia Seniors 55+ Open | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,705 |
| 2nd Barcelona Seniors 55 Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 27th | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emilio Sanchez Esteban's chess games?
54 games by Emilio Sanchez Esteban, from Jan 2008 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 Emilio Sanchez Esteban has played.
What does Emilio Sanchez Esteban play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Emilio Sanchez Esteban opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emilio Sanchez Esteban answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Emilio Sanchez Esteban play as White?
As White, Emilio Sanchez Esteban's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emilio Sanchez Esteban play as Black?
As Black, Emilio Sanchez Esteban most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Emilio Sanchez Esteban's FIDE rating?
Emilio Sanchez Esteban is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Emilio Sanchez Esteban played?
Our database contains 54 games by Emilio Sanchez Esteban, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emilio Sanchez Esteban?
54 games by Emilio Sanchez 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.