Prepare against Francisco Sanchez Saez
FM · Spain · World #4,430 classical · FIDE ID 2231743
Our database contains 358 games by Francisco Sanchez Saez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Sanchez Saez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Sanchez Saez 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 | 2,290 | 2,365 | May 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,305 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,288 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 173 | 68 | 117 | 48.3% |
| As White | 179 | 86 | 37 | 56 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 179 | 87 | 31 | 61 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Sanchez Saez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Sanchez Saez's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 133 | 74.3% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 29 | 16.2% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 7.8% | 67.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nc3 (60.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saez usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 60.3% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (72.2% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Saez usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 69.0% | 55.2% |
| g6 | 25 | 29.8% | 74.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 51 | 76.1% | 55.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 19.4% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Francisco Sanchez Saez's chess games
All 358 games by Francisco Sanchez Saez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 173 wins, 68 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 37 | 18/9/10 | 48.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 27 | 9/3/15 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Alejandro Moreno Trujillo | 2,519 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | E90 |
| Jan 2020 | Pablo Almagro Llamas | 2,471 | chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | E91 |
| Aug 2019 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,445 | ch-ESP rapid | B12 |
| Dec 2013 | Pablo Glavina | 2,444 | 7th Zaragoza Casablanca Open | E67 |
| Apr 2019 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,423 | ch-Alicante Universitario | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2002 | 20 | 15 | 2,354 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2013 | 19 | 13.5 | 2,388 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2021 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,306 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2000 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| 20th Mislata Open A | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,362 |
| 25th Krakow Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,288 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| 45th Mislata Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Sanchez Saez's chess games?
358 games by Francisco Sanchez Saez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Saez has played.
What does Francisco Sanchez Saez play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Francisco Sanchez Saez opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Sanchez Saez answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (19% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Francisco Sanchez Saez play as White?
As White, Francisco Sanchez Saez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Vienna Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Sanchez Saez play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Sanchez Saez most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Francisco Sanchez Saez's FIDE rating?
Francisco Sanchez Saez is currently rated 2,290 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (May 2023).
How many games has Francisco Sanchez Saez played?
Our database contains 358 games by Francisco Sanchez Saez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 68 draws, 117 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Sanchez Saez?
358 games by Francisco Sanchez Saez 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.