Prepare against Josep Garcia Sancho
FM · Spain · World #16,290 classical · FIDE ID 32010168
When preparing against Josep Garcia Sancho, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 128 games by Josep Garcia Sancho, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Garcia Sancho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Garcia Sancho 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 | 2,092 | 2,302 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,960 | 1,992 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,046 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 49 | 30 | 49 | 38.3% |
| As White | 68 | 34 | 14 | 20 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 60 | 15 | 16 | 29 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Garcia Sancho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Garcia Sancho's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 72.1% | 60.2% |
| c4 | 13 | 19.1% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 60.2% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Sancho usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Sancho usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 65.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Sancho usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 82.9% | 46.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Josep Garcia Sancho's chess games
All 128 games by Josep Garcia Sancho in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 49 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 7/7/7 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Kaumandur Srihari Raghunandan | 2,402 | 29th Roquetas de Mar Open | B96 |
| Jan 2018 | Emilio Miguel Sanchez Jerez | 2,330 | 29th Roquetas de Mar Open | B36 |
| Aug 2017 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,304 | 51st Mislata Open | A64 |
| Aug 2016 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,294 | 50th Mislata Open | A85 |
| Jul 2016 | Marta Garcia Martin | 2,257 | ch-ESP U16 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Mislata Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,046 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,954 |
| Mislata-B 45th | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 1,538 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,854 |
| 51st Mislata Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,320 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,986 |
| ch-Provincial Montserrat Primera | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 1,815 |
| 12th Benimodo Open U2200 | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Garcia Sancho's chess games?
128 games by Josep Garcia Sancho, from Jul 2011 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 Josep Garcia Sancho has played.
What does Josep Garcia Sancho play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Josep Garcia Sancho opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Garcia Sancho answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Josep Garcia Sancho play as White?
As White, Josep Garcia Sancho's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Garcia Sancho play as Black?
As Black, Josep Garcia Sancho most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Josep Garcia Sancho's FIDE rating?
Josep Garcia Sancho is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 1,960 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Josep Garcia Sancho played?
Our database contains 128 games by Josep Garcia Sancho, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Garcia Sancho?
128 games by Josep Garcia Sancho 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.