Prepare against Nicolas Sanchez
France · World #17,852 classical · FIDE ID 606227
Our database contains 265 games by Nicolas Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas 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 | 2,076 | 2,255 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,107 | 2,154 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 265 | 88 | 61 | 116 | 33.2% |
| As White | 138 | 52 | 35 | 51 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 127 | 36 | 26 | 65 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 118 | 85.5% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 15 | 10.9% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (47.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 29.1% | 68.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 89.8% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Nicolas Sanchez's chess games
All 265 games by Nicolas 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: 88 wins, 61 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 0/1/13 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2006 | Joseph Sanchez | 2,435 | Villeneuve Tolosane Open | D17 |
| Apr 2008 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,415 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | E99 |
| Jan 2008 | Ludovic Lejarre | 2,409 | Condom Open | E94 |
| Apr 2008 | Sebastien Midoux | 2,360 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A24 |
| Aug 2016 | Aurelio Colmenares | 2,350 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-DOM | 2019 | 22 | 12 | 2,083 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2008 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| chT2C-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| chT2-FRA South 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| 22nd Saint Affrique Open | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,133 |
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,273 |
| 1st Pic d'Anie Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,122 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Sanchez's chess games?
265 games by Nicolas 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 Nicolas Sanchez has played.
What does Nicolas Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Nicolas Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Sanchez answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Sanchez play as White?
As White, Nicolas Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Sanchez most often plays: Modern Defense (19 games, 57.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Nicolas Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Sanchez is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,107 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Nicolas Sanchez played?
Our database contains 265 games by Nicolas Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 61 draws, 116 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Sanchez?
265 games by Nicolas 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.