Prepare against Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra
Spain · World #6,655 classical · FIDE ID 22245391
When preparing against Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 17.4% over 23 games.
Our database contains 113 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra 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 | 2,232 | 2,237 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,134 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,148 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 26 | 39 | 48 | 23.0% |
| As White | 56 | 13 | 26 | 17 | 23.2% |
| As Black | 57 | 13 | 13 | 31 | 22.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Dengra usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Dengra usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Dengra usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dengra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Dengra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dengra usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 100.0% | 32.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's chess games
All 113 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 26 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 4/6/13 | 17.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,537 | 37th Andorra Open | B85 |
| Aug 2019 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,429 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B22 |
| Aug 2014 | Eric Sos Andreu | 2,355 | 79th ch-ESP | A64 |
| Aug 2019 | Mario Gavilan Diaz | 2,318 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B95 |
| Dec 2013 | Antonio Lopez Del Alamo | 2,281 | 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 12 | 7 | 1,788 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,161 |
| 35th Barbera del Valles Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,120 |
| 34th Barbera del Valles Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 2,079 |
| 79th ch-ESP | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 2,145 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,156 |
| 29th Cullera Open A | 2012 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's chess games?
113 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra, from Oct 2008 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 Maria Sanchez Dengra has played.
What does Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 17.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra played?
Our database contains 113 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 39 draws, 48 losses (23.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra?
113 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Dengra 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.