Prepare against Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez
Spain · World #14,082 classical · FIDE ID 2229978
Our database contains 93 games by Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Garzon 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 | 2,115 | 2,218 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,174 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 37 | 23 | 33 | 39.8% |
| As White | 43 | 21 | 9 | 13 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 100.0% | 59.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 54.2% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 78.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's chess games
All 93 games by Jose Manuel Garzon 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: 37 wins, 23 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,381 | chT-Catalunya Honor | B09 |
| Mar 2011 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,347 | chT-Catalunya | E72 |
| Feb 2020 | Andreea Navrotescu | 2,244 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A65 |
| Jan 1996 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,230 | Barcelona La Lira Open | A32 |
| Jan 2004 | Jose Padreny Gutierrez | 2,229 | chT-Catalunya DH | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2011 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,205 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1996 | 17 | 10 | 2,207 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,122 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| Barcelona Open A | 1998 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's chess games?
93 games by Jose Manuel Garzon 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 Manuel Garzon Sanchez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez answers 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez played?
Our database contains 93 games by Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 23 draws, 33 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez?
93 games by Jose Manuel Garzon 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.