Prepare against Juan Sancinena Arpide
Spain · World #87,049 classical · FIDE ID 32037082
When preparing against Juan Sancinena Arpide, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Sancinena Arpide, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Sancinena Arpide's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Sancinena Arpide 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 | 1,768 | 1,794 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,707 | 1,794 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,772 | 1,790 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 31.4% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Sancinena Arpide's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Sancinena Arpide's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 81.3% | 19.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 19.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Arpide usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Arpide usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Arpide usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arpide usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Juan Sancinena Arpide's chess games
All 35 games by Juan Sancinena Arpide in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez | 1,928 | ch-Navarra | B29 |
| Apr 2017 | Angel Maria Silvestre Escorza | 1,763 | ch-Navarra | B02 |
| Mar 2016 | Aitor Martinez Bernardo | 1,763 | ch-Navarra | A29 |
| Apr 2016 | Ruben Marin Salvador | 1,692 | ch-Navarra | D02 |
| Feb 2013 | Ramona Penas Merino | 1,684 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Navarra | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 1,712 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-Pamplona Navarro | 2015 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,386 |
| 8th Madrid Codes Memorial | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 11th Oviedo Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,850 |
| 5th Tres Cantos Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,887 |
| 6th Mostoles Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 29th San Sebastian Gros Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Sancinena Arpide's chess games?
35 games by Juan Sancinena Arpide, from Sep 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 Juan Sancinena Arpide has played.
What does Juan Sancinena Arpide play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Juan Sancinena Arpide opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Sancinena Arpide answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Sancinena Arpide play as White?
As White, Juan Sancinena Arpide's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Sancinena Arpide play as Black?
As Black, Juan Sancinena Arpide most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Juan Sancinena Arpide's FIDE rating?
Juan Sancinena Arpide is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,707 in rapid and 1,772 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Juan Sancinena Arpide played?
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Sancinena Arpide, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 22 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Sancinena Arpide?
35 games by Juan Sancinena Arpide 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.