Prepare against Lluis Sanchez Criado
CM · Spain · World #20,629 classical · FIDE ID 2226405
Our database contains 224 games by Lluis Sanchez Criado, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lluis Sanchez Criado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lluis Sanchez Criado 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 | 2,052 | 2,210 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,055 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 224 | 94 | 96 | 34 | 42.0% |
| As White | 113 | 58 | 38 | 17 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 111 | 36 | 58 | 17 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lluis Sanchez Criado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lluis Sanchez Criado's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 92.9% | 68.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 68.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Criado usually continues c4 (58.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Criado usually continues c4 (79.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Criado usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Criado usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Criado usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 66 | 95.7% | 61.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 45.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Lluis Sanchez Criado's chess games
All 224 games by Lluis Sanchez Criado in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 94 wins, 96 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 6/8/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 17 | 5/10/2 | 29.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 4/12/1 | 23.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 7/6/0 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,404 | 11th Barcelona Sants Open | D02 |
| Apr 2008 | Joan Carlos Montell Lorenzo | 2,309 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | D41 |
| Nov 2003 | Eduard Yepes Martinez | 2,298 | Benidorm Bali Open A | A81 |
| Jan 2001 | Juan Roberto Patino Romaris | 2,261 | chT2-ESP | E08 |
| Jul 2009 | Miguel Fernandez Diaz Mascort | 2,203 | 11th Barcelona Sants Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Open | 2009 | 10 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,170 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,066 |
| 2nd Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 5th | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,298 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti Open 2nd | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lluis Sanchez Criado's chess games?
224 games by Lluis Sanchez Criado, from Apr 2003 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 Lluis Sanchez Criado has played.
What does Lluis Sanchez Criado play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Lluis Sanchez Criado opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lluis Sanchez Criado answers 1...c6 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Lluis Sanchez Criado play as White?
As White, Lluis Sanchez Criado's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lluis Sanchez Criado play as Black?
As Black, Lluis Sanchez Criado most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Lluis Sanchez Criado's FIDE rating?
Lluis Sanchez Criado is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Lluis Sanchez Criado played?
Our database contains 224 games by Lluis Sanchez Criado, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 96 draws, 34 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lluis Sanchez Criado?
224 games by Lluis Sanchez Criado 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.