Prepare against Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez
IM · Peru · World #2,167 classical · FIDE ID 3802299
When preparing against Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 666 games by Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez 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 | 2,375 | 2,472 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,446 | Mar 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,404 | 2,404 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 666 | 330 | 168 | 167 | 49.5% |
| As White | 335 | 179 | 85 | 71 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 331 | 151 | 83 | 96 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 31.9% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 106 | 31.6% | 64.2% |
| c4 | 64 | 19.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 56 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (69.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 70.5% | 64.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 12.8% | 42.5% |
| c6 | 16 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 75.9% | 54.0% |
| d5 | 26 | 22.4% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's chess games
All 666 games by Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Sep 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: 330 wins, 168 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 37 | 21/10/6 | 56.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 9/1/1 | 81.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 33 | 16/9/8 | 48.5% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 14/9/6 | 48.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/8/7 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 16 | 7/6/3 | 43.8% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Jorge Cori | 2,600 | ch-PER | B88 |
| Aug 2016 | Vitaly Kunin | 2,592 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | A34 |
| Jul 2017 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,532 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B53 |
| May 2024 | Renato Terry | 2,521 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A48 |
| Sep 2017 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,519 | Vallfogona Rapid Open 25th | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 48 | 24 | 2,276 |
| ch-PER | 2025 | 37 | 28.5 | 2,384 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2010 | 17 | 11 | 2,315 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 14 | 6 | 2,229 |
| ch-Pan American U16 | 2006 | 13 | 8 | 2,220 |
| ch-PER U12 | 2002 | 11 | 7 | – |
| ch-PER 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,464 |
| ch-PER Grand Prix final | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,429 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Deivy Vera Siguenas (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's chess games?
666 games by Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez, from Jan 2005 to Sep 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 Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez has played.
What does Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez play as White?
As White, Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 48.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 48.3% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,404 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,472 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez played?
Our database contains 666 games by Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 330 wins, 168 draws, 167 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez?
666 games by Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez 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.