Prepare against Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez
Spain · World #73,908 classical · FIDE ID 32065728
When preparing against Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Tapia 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 | 1,809 | 1,821 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,794 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 15 | 6 | 22 | 34.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| f4 | 3 | 14.3% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's chess games
All 43 games by Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Luis Vicente Martin Martin | 1,967 | 38th Collado Villalba Open | A41 |
| Aug 2021 | Felipe Hurtado Oldridge | 1,930 | 38th Collado Villalba Open | B01 |
| Feb 2016 | Ignacio Morera Rodriguez | 1,895 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B55 |
| Feb 2021 | Angel Barahona Torrijos | 1,842 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C57 |
| Feb 2018 | Jose Hernandez Gutierrez | 1,804 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,695 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's chess games?
43 games by Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez, from May 2013 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 Tapia Sanchez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez most often plays: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez played?
Our database contains 43 games by Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Tapia Sanchez?
43 games by Jose Manuel Tapia 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.