Prepare against Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco
Spain · World #34,565 classical · FIDE ID 2256975
When preparing against Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco, expect 1.c4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 63 games by Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco 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 | 1,961 | 2,116 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 2,007 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,012 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 11 | 34 | 28.6% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 4 | 19 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 37.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 21.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 18.8% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 6 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues b4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (86% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Carrasco usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's chess games
All 63 games by Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2010 | Aimen Rizouk | 2,540 | 37th La Roda Open | B45 |
| Aug 2009 | Povilas Lasinskas | 2,268 | 4th Almansa Open A | A30 |
| Aug 2024 | Nikolas Pogan | 2,218 | Maia Open | A54 |
| Jul 2019 | Jose Manuel Lopez Nieto | 2,015 | 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | A14 |
| Jan 2018 | Gilles Suez-Panama | 1,959 | Gibraltar Challengers A | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silves Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,053 |
| 21st Andorra Open | 2003 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| Gibraltar Challengers-B | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,932 |
| Getxo Open 1st | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,929 |
| 3rd Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,184 |
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Where can I find Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's chess games?
63 games by Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco, 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 Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco has played.
What does Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco opens with 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco played?
Our database contains 63 games by Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 34 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco?
63 games by Francisco Javier Sanchez Carrasco 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.