Prepare against Jose Maria Sanchez Valles
Spain · World #78,406 classical · FIDE ID 24516155
When preparing against Jose Maria Sanchez Valles, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 51 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Valles, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Sanchez Valles 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 | 1,795 | 1,838 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,826 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 27 | 3 | 21 | 52.9% |
| As White | 25 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 53.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Valles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Valles usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Valles usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Valles usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Valles usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's chess games
All 51 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Valles in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 27 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Santiago Palomar Ramon | 1,944 | ch-Aragon Seniors A | B01 |
| May 2015 | Francisco Obon Zuniga | 1,809 | 3rd Zaragoza Primavera Open | A52 |
| Nov 2015 | Eduardo Miranda Garcia | 1,765 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | B07 |
| Oct 2015 | Luis Iglesias Fernandez | 1,764 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | A45 |
| Oct 2015 | Miguel Angel Merin Flores | 1,732 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Zaragoza Delicias Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| ESP Delicias Open | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,048 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,636 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,622 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors A | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,864 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 1,997 |
| 3rd Zaragoza Primavera Open | 2015 | 4 | 2 | 1,823 |
| 2nd St Casablanca la Constitucion | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,638 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's chess games?
51 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Valles, from Sep 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 Maria Sanchez Valles has played.
What does Jose Maria Sanchez Valles play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Sanchez Valles opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Sanchez Valles answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Sanchez Valles play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Sanchez Valles play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Sanchez Valles most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jose Maria Sanchez Valles's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Sanchez Valles is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,838 (May 2024).
How many games has Jose Maria Sanchez Valles played?
Our database contains 51 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Valles, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Sanchez Valles?
51 games by Jose Maria Sanchez Valles 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.