Prepare against Francisco Sanchez Guirado
IM · Spain · World #4,862 classical · FIDE ID 2200511
Our database contains 455 games by Francisco Sanchez Guirado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Sanchez Guirado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Sanchez Guirado 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 | 2,277 | 2,415 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,311 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 455 | 190 | 170 | 94 | 41.8% |
| As White | 231 | 111 | 84 | 36 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 224 | 79 | 86 | 58 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Sanchez Guirado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Sanchez Guirado's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 40.3% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 32.0% | 72.3% |
| e4 | 49 | 21.2% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 63.4% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Guirado usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Guirado usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Guirado usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 72.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Guirado usually continues c4 (76.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Guirado usually continues d4 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Guirado usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 39.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 27 | 25.5% | 53.7% |
| c6 | 15 | 14.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 55.0% | 53.4% |
| d5 | 16 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 13.8% | 59.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Francisco Sanchez Guirado's chess games
All 455 games by Francisco Sanchez Guirado 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: 190 wins, 170 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E69 | Indian Defense | 38 | 21/11/6 | 55.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 6/9/2 | 35.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 15 | 10/3/2 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 44 | 18/16/10 | 40.9% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 21 | 15/3/3 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 1/7/0 | 12.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/2 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Ruslan Ponomariov | 2,565 | Alicante Open | B14 |
| Oct 2001 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,536 | chT-ESP | B36 |
| Feb 1999 | Julio Becerra Rivero | 2,535 | 2nd Malaga Open | B27 |
| Jan 1987 | Miguel Illescas Cordoba | 2,505 | ch-ESP 52nd | D42 |
| Jul 2013 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,495 | 36th Barbera del Valles Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 38 | 21.5 | 2,405 |
| ch-ESP | 1997 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,478 |
| Alicante Open | 1997 | 20 | 14 | 2,580 |
| Ponferrada Open | 1992 | 17 | 11 | 2,481 |
| Valencia Open | 1996 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,475 |
| Benidorm Open | 1993 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,473 |
| Olomouc Mipap Cup | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,405 |
| Javea | 1992 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,436 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Sanchez Guirado's chess games?
455 games by Francisco Sanchez Guirado, 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 Sanchez Guirado has played.
What does Francisco Sanchez Guirado play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Francisco Sanchez Guirado opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Sanchez Guirado answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Francisco Sanchez Guirado play as White?
As White, Francisco Sanchez Guirado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Sanchez Guirado play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Sanchez Guirado most often plays: Modern Defense (44 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (21 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 224 games.
What is Francisco Sanchez Guirado's FIDE rating?
Francisco Sanchez Guirado is currently rated 2,277 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Francisco Sanchez Guirado played?
Our database contains 455 games by Francisco Sanchez Guirado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 170 draws, 94 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Sanchez Guirado?
455 games by Francisco Sanchez Guirado 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.