Prepare against Jacobo Sanchez Martin
Spain · World #67,701 classical · FIDE ID 2278375
When preparing against Jacobo Sanchez Martin, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Jacobo Sanchez Martin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacobo Sanchez Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacobo Sanchez Martin 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 | 1,829 | 1,890 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,849 | 1,850 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,832 | 1,832 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 50 | 27 | 80 | 31.8% |
| As White | 76 | 30 | 16 | 30 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 81 | 20 | 11 | 50 | 24.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacobo Sanchez Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacobo Sanchez Martin's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 97.4% | 49.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Martin usually continues d3 (42.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Martin usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 71.1% | 35.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 26.3% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 42.3% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 11 | 42.3% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Jacobo Sanchez Martin's chess games
All 157 games by Jacobo Sanchez Martin 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: 50 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 9/1/16 | 34.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2001 | Raimundo Francisco Crespo | 2,209 | Baston Blanco Open | E60 |
| Apr 2005 | Jorge Amil Serantes | 2,198 | chT-Tenerife | B20 |
| Aug 2018 | Antonio Lopez Pereyra | 2,134 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife Verano Open | B01 |
| Mar 2006 | Luis Darias Darias | 2,041 | chT-Tenerife | E52 |
| Mar 2006 | Peter Heimbaecher | 2,013 | chT-Tenerife | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife | 2013 | 25 | 8 | 1,906 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Autumn Open | 2019 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| chT-Tenerife Primera | 2023 | 11 | 2 | 1,533 |
| 21st Tenerife Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 1,728 |
| 20th Tenerife Open | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
| 19th Tenerife Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,842 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacobo Sanchez Martin's chess games?
157 games by Jacobo Sanchez Martin, 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 Jacobo Sanchez Martin has played.
What does Jacobo Sanchez Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Jacobo Sanchez Martin opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacobo Sanchez Martin answers 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Jacobo Sanchez Martin play as White?
As White, Jacobo Sanchez Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (28 games, 35.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacobo Sanchez Martin play as Black?
As Black, Jacobo Sanchez Martin most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jacobo Sanchez Martin's FIDE rating?
Jacobo Sanchez Martin is currently rated 1,829 in classical chess, 1,849 in rapid and 1,832 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jacobo Sanchez Martin played?
Our database contains 157 games by Jacobo Sanchez Martin, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 27 draws, 80 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacobo Sanchez Martin?
157 games by Jacobo Sanchez Martin 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.