Prepare against Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca
Spain · World #72,952 classical · FIDE ID 22273174
When preparing against Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 360 games by Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca 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 | 1,812 | 1,832 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,736 | 1,768 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,794 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 360 | 169 | 35 | 156 | 46.9% |
| As White | 179 | 88 | 17 | 74 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 181 | 81 | 18 | 82 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 147 | 81.7% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues Nf3 (48.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues d4 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (4% of these games) — Montesdeoca usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 58.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 26 | 29.2% | 55.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 52.4% | 43.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 19.0% | 45.8% |
| b6 | 11 | 17.5% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's chess games
All 360 games by Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 169 wins, 35 draws, 156 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C22 | Center Game | 20 | 14/1/5 | 70.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 26 | 13/3/10 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 24 | 9/1/14 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Anda Safranska | 2,222 | 9th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | A04 |
| Jun 2011 | Santiago Sarmiento Afonso | 2,213 | 7th Arucas Open | C45 |
| Dec 2016 | Ivan Trujillo Alvarado | 2,139 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | B42 |
| Jun 2011 | Lutgarda Gonzalez Perez | 2,125 | 7th Arucas Open | B12 |
| Jun 2012 | Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian | 2,113 | 8th Arucas Open | C22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2019 | 29 | 15.5 | 1,622 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-B | 2016 | 19 | 11 | 1,824 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-B | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 1,712 |
| 5th Las Palmas Montalvo Memorial | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,897 |
| 14th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,613 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 15th Vecindario Montalvo Memorial | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's chess games?
360 games by Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca, from Oct 2008 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 Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca has played.
What does Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games).
What openings does Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca play as White?
As White, Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's most-played openings in our database are: Center Game (20 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca play as Black?
As Black, Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca most often plays: Owen Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca's FIDE rating?
Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,736 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca played?
Our database contains 360 games by Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 35 draws, 156 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca?
360 games by Isaac Sanchez Montesdeoca 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.