Prepare against Gines Medina Sanchez
Spain · World #115,482 classical · FIDE ID 2279100
When preparing against Gines Medina Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Gines Medina Sanchez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gines Medina Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gines Medina 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 | 1,686 | 1,770 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,746 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 114 | 34 | 109 | 44.4% |
| As White | 134 | 61 | 18 | 55 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 123 | 53 | 16 | 54 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gines Medina Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gines Medina Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 49.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 36 | 26.9% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 16.4% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 52.8% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 55.2% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 20.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 12.1% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 70.2% | 48.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 29.8% | 28.6% |
Gines Medina Sanchez's chess games
All 257 games by Gines Medina Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 114 wins, 34 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2019 | Alberto Hernandez Leon | 2,319 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | D91 |
| Dec 2018 | Fernando Hidalgo Santana | 2,094 | 29th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | C45 |
| Nov 2014 | Sergio Hernandez Leon | 2,075 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | B20 |
| Dec 2019 | Carlos Alexei Colichon Rebryck | 2,003 | 30th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | B90 |
| Sep 2014 | Jesus Manuel Rodriguez Falcon | 1,983 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tenerife | 2021 | 31 | 16.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-Tenerife Seniors | 2020 | 24 | 13.5 | 1,670 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,837 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,541 |
| Tenerife Promocion Agosto 2 | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,732 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,742 |
| Cotelec Laguna Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,004 |
| 24th Tenerife Navidad Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,857 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gines Medina Sanchez's chess games?
257 games by Gines Medina Sanchez, from Oct 2004 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 Gines Medina Sanchez has played.
What does Gines Medina Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Gines Medina Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gines Medina Sanchez answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Gines Medina Sanchez play as White?
As White, Gines Medina Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gines Medina Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Gines Medina Sanchez most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Gines Medina Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Gines Medina Sanchez is currently rated 1,686 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Gines Medina Sanchez played?
Our database contains 257 games by Gines Medina Sanchez, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 34 draws, 109 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gines Medina Sanchez?
257 games by Gines Medina 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.