Prepare against Lucia Sanchez Elena
Spain · World #18,832 classical · FIDE ID 24591106
When preparing against Lucia Sanchez Elena, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Lucia Sanchez Elena, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lucia Sanchez Elena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucia Sanchez Elena 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 | 2,068 | 2,068 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,962 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,911 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 12 | 34 | 29.2% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 6 | 20 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucia Sanchez Elena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucia Sanchez Elena's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 41.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Elena usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Elena usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Elena usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 32.4% |
Lucia Sanchez Elena's chess games
All 65 games by Lucia Sanchez Elena in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Alekhine Nouri | 2,291 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Rosario Nallely Garcia Dorado | 2,152 | Gran Canaria Online w | A45 |
| Aug 2022 | Carla Cristina Sosa Suarez | 2,089 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | C02 |
| Jul 2021 | Deniman Mamani Beltran | 2,085 | ch-ESP U18 | C45 |
| Oct 2023 | Urtzi Buijs Martin | 2,030 | 88th ch-ESP | B56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Online w | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,925 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,966 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,737 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,844 |
| ch-ESP 84th | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2020 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucia Sanchez Elena's chess games?
65 games by Lucia Sanchez Elena, from Aug 2017 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 Lucia Sanchez Elena has played.
What does Lucia Sanchez Elena play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Lucia Sanchez Elena opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucia Sanchez Elena answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lucia Sanchez Elena play as White?
As White, Lucia Sanchez Elena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucia Sanchez Elena play as Black?
As Black, Lucia Sanchez Elena most often plays: Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Lucia Sanchez Elena's FIDE rating?
Lucia Sanchez Elena is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lucia Sanchez Elena played?
Our database contains 65 games by Lucia Sanchez Elena, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 12 draws, 34 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucia Sanchez Elena?
65 games by Lucia Sanchez Elena 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.