Prepare against Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez
Spain · World #57,708 classical · FIDE ID 2251787
When preparing against Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%).
Our database contains 106 games by Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Francisco Diaz 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 | 1,864 | 2,052 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,886 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,759 | 1,881 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 20 | 22 | 64 | 18.9% |
| As White | 52 | 10 | 14 | 28 | 19.2% |
| As Black | 54 | 10 | 8 | 36 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 32.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (34.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 78.9% | 6.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's chess games
All 106 games by Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 20 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/2/8 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Juan Luis Pareja Perez | 2,145 | chT-ESP | B15 |
| Aug 2001 | Mario Basto Auzmendi | 2,116 | chT2-ESP | B50 |
| Aug 1999 | Pablo Diaz-Flores Garcia | 2,049 | ch-ESP | C19 |
| Sep 2010 | Ayoze Monzon Aleman | 1,750 | ch-ESP | B40 |
| Oct 2009 | Richard Lewandowski | 1,685 | 74th ch-ESP | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 19 | 6.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,165 |
| 74th ch-ESP | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,813 |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,057 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-ESP Premier North | 2005 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's chess games?
106 games by Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez, from Apr 2003 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 Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez has played.
What does Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez play as White?
As White, Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,759 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez played?
Our database contains 106 games by Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Francisco Diaz Sanchez?
106 games by Jose Francisco Diaz 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.