Prepare against Josue Araujo Sanchez
IM · Dominican Republic · World #4,142 classical · FIDE ID 6416896
Our database contains 929 games by Josue Araujo Sanchez, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josue Araujo Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josue Araujo 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 | 2,299 | 2,344 | Oct 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,354 | 2,433 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 929 | 449 | 136 | 344 | 48.3% |
| As White | 445 | 235 | 65 | 145 | 52.8% |
| As Black | 484 | 214 | 71 | 199 | 44.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josue Araujo Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josue Araujo Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (445 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 161 | 36.2% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 102 | 22.9% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 83 | 18.7% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 76 | 17.1% | 64.5% |
| b3 | 19 | 4.3% | 47.4% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (77.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 123 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 18 | 11.4% | 47.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 4.4% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Josue Araujo Sanchez's chess games
All 929 games by Josue Araujo Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Aug 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: 449 wins, 136 draws, 344 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 47 | 24/9/14 | 51.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 34 | 18/3/13 | 52.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 18/4/9 | 58.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 16/5/9 | 53.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 12/1/6 | 63.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 56 | 26/6/24 | 46.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 19/6/11 | 52.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/5/10 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A45 | London System | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,726 | Titled Tue Late | A49 |
| Oct 2022 | Daniil Dubov | 2,708 | Titled Tue Early | A36 |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | A03 |
| Jan 2022 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,679 | Titled Tue | B92 |
| May 2021 | Gata Kamsky | 2,665 | Titled Tue | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 437 | 228 | 2,367 |
| ch-DOM | 2023 | 69 | 42 | 2,163 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 14 | 2,553 |
| ch-DOM U20 | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 1,712 |
| Santo Domingo Independencia Open | 2018 | 15 | 10 | 2,039 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,287 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,442 |
| 24th chT-Caribbean Rapid | 2023 | 14 | 6 | 2,175 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josue Araujo Sanchez's chess games?
929 games by Josue Araujo Sanchez, from Aug 2015 to Aug 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 Josue Araujo Sanchez has played.
What does Josue Araujo Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 445 games with White in our database, Josue Araujo Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Josue Araujo Sanchez play as White?
As White, Josue Araujo Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (47 games, 51.1% win rate); Réti Opening (34 games, 52.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (31 games, 58.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 445 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josue Araujo Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Josue Araujo Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian (56 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 52.8% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 484 games.
What is Josue Araujo Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Josue Araujo Sanchez is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,354 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Josue Araujo Sanchez played?
Our database contains 929 games by Josue Araujo Sanchez, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 449 wins, 136 draws, 344 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josue Araujo Sanchez?
929 games by Josue Araujo 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.