Prepare against Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo
Spain · World #96,100 classical · FIDE ID 2216434
When preparing against Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo 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 | 1,741 | 1,773 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,760 | 1,760 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,769 | 1,769 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 4 | 13 | 45.2% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Morinigo usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Morinigo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Morinigo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's chess games
All 31 games by Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2009 | Antonio Noriega De La Sierra | 1,881 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | E15 |
| Nov 2009 | Ignacio Alonso Herrero | 1,841 | 13th Madrid San Viator Open | B56 |
| Oct 2009 | Jose Antonio Castro Uceda | 1,715 | 13th Madrid San Viator Open | B90 |
| Nov 2009 | Javier Garcia Hernandez | 1,640 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | C05 |
| Nov 2009 | Celestino Vicario Ramirez | 1,612 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 1st Alcorcon Spring Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,515 |
| 13th Madrid San Viator Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| Madrid San Viator 6th | 2006 | 6 | 3 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's chess games?
31 games by Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo, from Jul 2009 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 Sanz Morinigo has played.
What does Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,760 in rapid and 1,769 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo played?
Our database contains 31 games by Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo?
31 games by Francisco Javier Sanz Morinigo 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.