Prepare against Javier Cartagena Sanchez
Spain · World #42,337 classical · FIDE ID 22235744
Our database contains 35 games by Javier Cartagena Sanchez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Cartagena Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Cartagena 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 | 1,925 | 2,025 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,925 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 48.6% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 61.8% |
| b3 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 15% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Javier Cartagena Sanchez's chess games
All 35 games by Javier Cartagena Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 17 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Miguel Donado-Mazarron Gomez | 2,104 | 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | B22 |
| Dec 2012 | Elena Sokalskaja | 2,045 | 11th Benidorm Open U2300 | B12 |
| Jan 2010 | Angel Aledo Lopez | 2,004 | San Pedro del Pinatar Open 1st | C56 |
| Dec 2011 | Rachid Hall | 1,998 | 10th Benidorm Open U2200 | C88 |
| Dec 2011 | Benjamin E. Bote Kobolo | 1,955 | 10th Benidorm Open U2200 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Benidorm Open U2200 | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,183 |
| Roquetas de Mar U2150 Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,828 |
| 13th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| San Pedro del Pinatar Open 1st | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,010 |
| 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,975 |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 1,758 |
| 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 1,942 |
| 6th San Pedro del Pinatar Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,594 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Cartagena Sanchez's chess games?
35 games by Javier Cartagena Sanchez, from Apr 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 Javier Cartagena Sanchez has played.
What does Javier Cartagena Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Javier Cartagena Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.b3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Cartagena Sanchez answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Cartagena Sanchez play as White?
As White, Javier Cartagena Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Cartagena Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Javier Cartagena Sanchez most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Javier Cartagena Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Javier Cartagena Sanchez is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Javier Cartagena Sanchez played?
Our database contains 35 games by Javier Cartagena Sanchez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Cartagena Sanchez?
35 games by Javier Cartagena 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.