Prepare against Ivan Sanchez Ortega
Spain · World #63,468 classical · FIDE ID 22282840
When preparing against Ivan Sanchez Ortega, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 41 games by Ivan Sanchez Ortega, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Sanchez Ortega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Sanchez Ortega 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 | 1,844 | 1,851 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,899 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,786 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 21 | 5 | 15 | 51.2% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 70.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Sanchez Ortega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Sanchez Ortega's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 47.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Ortega usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Ortega usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Ortega usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Ivan Sanchez Ortega's chess games
All 41 games by Ivan Sanchez Ortega in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 21 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Antonio Juarez De Vena | 1,862 | 4th Madrid Codes Memorial | C88 |
| May 2010 | Jose Antonio Sanchez Rodenas | 1,804 | 4th Madrid Codes Memorial | A52 |
| Jun 2010 | Miguel A. Ballesteros Jimenez | 1,675 | 4th Madrid Codes Memorial | C44 |
| Jun 2016 | Manuel Avendano Layunta | 1,576 | 26th Madrid San Viator Open B | A13 |
| Apr 2017 | Jesus Alvarez Poves | 1,576 | 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 1,739 |
| 28th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,563 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,642 |
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 7 | 5 | 1,705 |
| 3rd Madrid Codes Memorial | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,719 |
| chT-Madrid | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
| 4th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Sanchez Ortega's chess games?
41 games by Ivan Sanchez Ortega, from Jul 2010 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 Ivan Sanchez Ortega has played.
What does Ivan Sanchez Ortega play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ivan Sanchez Ortega opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Sanchez Ortega answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivan Sanchez Ortega play as White?
As White, Ivan Sanchez Ortega's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Sanchez Ortega play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Sanchez Ortega most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ivan Sanchez Ortega's FIDE rating?
Ivan Sanchez Ortega is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Ivan Sanchez Ortega played?
Our database contains 41 games by Ivan Sanchez Ortega, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Sanchez Ortega?
41 games by Ivan Sanchez Ortega 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.