Prepare against Johan Leon Sandoval
NIC · World #87,957 classical · FIDE ID 6102387
When preparing against Johan Leon Sandoval, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 138 games by Johan Leon Sandoval, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Leon Sandoval's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Leon Sandoval 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 | 1,765 | 1,784 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,786 | 1,786 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,781 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 47 | 34 | 57 | 34.1% |
| As White | 70 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 68 | 20 | 17 | 31 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Leon Sandoval's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Leon Sandoval's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 66 | 94.3% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 53.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nc3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Sandoval usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 14 | 36.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 11 | 42.3% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
Johan Leon Sandoval's chess games
All 138 games by Johan Leon Sandoval in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 47 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 12/8/10 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 10/7/11 | 35.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Anwar Albzoor | 1,893 | Olympiad Women-40 | A17 |
| Oct 2019 | Miguel Estrada | 1,883 | chT-NCA fase1 | A33 |
| May 2017 | Maria Esther Granados Diaz | 1,860 | 1st Managua Dario Memorial B | A34 |
| Apr 2014 | Maria Jose Ramirez Gonzalez | 1,792 | Managua Sub zt 2.3.2 w | D31 |
| Mar 2017 | Maria Moraga | 1,709 | ch-NCA sf w | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NCA w | 2019 | 34 | 21.5 | 1,727 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2019 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,670 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-NCA w sf | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,762 |
| 3rd American Continental w | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,739 |
| 1st Managua Dario Memorial B | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,780 |
| ch-NCA sf w | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,649 |
| Managua Ramirez de Arellano Memorial | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Leon Sandoval's chess games?
138 games by Johan Leon Sandoval, from Oct 2012 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 Johan Leon Sandoval has played.
What does Johan Leon Sandoval play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Johan Leon Sandoval opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Leon Sandoval answers 1...g6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games).
What openings does Johan Leon Sandoval play as White?
As White, Johan Leon Sandoval's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Leon Sandoval play as Black?
As Black, Johan Leon Sandoval most often plays: Modern Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Johan Leon Sandoval's FIDE rating?
Johan Leon Sandoval is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,786 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Johan Leon Sandoval played?
Our database contains 138 games by Johan Leon Sandoval, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 34 draws, 57 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Leon Sandoval?
138 games by Johan Leon Sandoval 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.