Prepare against Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento
Spain · World #59,316 classical · FIDE ID 2212447
When preparing against Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento 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 | 1,858 | 2,089 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,911 | 1,965 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,938 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 200 | 63 | 179 | 45.2% |
| As White | 228 | 116 | 31 | 81 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 214 | 84 | 32 | 98 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 85.5% | 61.0% |
| c4 | 30 | 13.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues Nf3 (75.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues g3 (35.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sarmiento usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 69.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 11.4% | 29.2% |
| g6 | 12 | 11.4% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 43.7% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 43.7% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 11.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's chess games
All 442 games by Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 200 wins, 63 draws, 179 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 65 | 34/4/27 | 52.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A11 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Gerhard Schroll | 2,314 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A01 |
| Dec 2009 | Julian Morales Camacho | 2,249 | Las Palmas Open | D38 |
| Jan 1996 | Markus Korte | 2,225 | Gran Canaria Open | A56 |
| Dec 2009 | Nicanor Camino Carrio | 2,207 | Las Palmas Open | A48 |
| Aug 2007 | Salvatore Lagrotteria | 2,199 | 23rd Latschach Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Palmas Open | 2010 | 30 | 14 | 2,253 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 29 | 18.5 | 1,867 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2015 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | 2016 | 20 | 15.5 | 1,918 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 12 | 7 | 2,029 |
| chT-Las Palmas | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 1,950 |
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,944 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's chess games?
442 games by Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Luis Galvan Sarmiento has played.
What does Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's most-played openings in our database are: London System (65 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento most often plays: Slav Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,911 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento played?
Our database contains 442 games by Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 200 wins, 63 draws, 179 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento?
442 games by Jose Luis Galvan Sarmiento 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.