Prepare against Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina
Venezuela · World #22,390 classical · FIDE ID 3931838
When preparing against Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina 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 | 2,039 | 2,064 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,939 | 1,939 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 2,027 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 6 | 18 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 57.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 411 rated games against 253 different opponents, across 56 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 226 | 123 | 59 | 44 | 54.4% | 1,644 | 1,757 | 16 |
| Rapid | 52 | 36 | 5 | 11 | 69.2% | 1,798 | 1,910 | 7 |
| Blitz | 87 | 58 | 10 | 19 | 66.7% | 1,686 | 1,833 | 17 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 127 | 44 | 35 | 48 | 34.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 189 | 124 | 38 | 27 | 65.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 13 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 54 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1,856 | 2,000 |
| 2025 | 81 | 44 | 17 | 20 | 1,952 | 2,059 |
| 2024 | 47 | 29 | 11 | 7 | 1,861 | 2,027 |
| 2023 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1,582 | 1,653 |
| 2022 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1,647 | 1,847 |
| 2019 | 49 | 33 | 7 | 9 | 1,496 | 1,660 |
| 2018 | 52 | 28 | 13 | 11 | 1,505 | 1,613 |
| 2017 | 50 | 26 | 8 | 16 | 1,600 | 1,623 |
| 2016 | 43 | 28 | 8 | 7 | 1,573 | 1,656 |
| 2014 | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1,560 | 1,160 |
Where Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina has played
Venezuela (54) · Mexico (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Medina usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 73.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's chess games
All 42 games by Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Oniel Josue Revilla Moron | 2,195 | Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Coro 2025 | Rápido | B32 |
| Feb 2021 | Viktor Gudok | 2,157 | Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 3 | C42 |
| Dec 2025 | Lorner Jesus Acosta Villarroel | 2,156 | Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Coro 2025 | Blitz | E73 |
| Dec 2025 | Moises Echeto Hernandez | 1,939 | Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Coro 2025 | Rápido | C42 |
| Dec 2017 | Salvador Jose Massari Blanco | 1,861 | Valera FVA 82nd Anniv | A84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Coro 2025 | Rápido | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,077 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Qual 3 | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,122 |
| Valera FVA 82nd Anniv | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| Venezuela Campeonato Nacional Coro 2025 | Blitz | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| Bogdanovich Mem Qual 2 | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,925 |
| 1st Coro Barajas Memorial U2200 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's chess games?
42 games by Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina, from Aug 2016 to Nov 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 Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina has played.
What does Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games).
What openings does Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina play as White?
As White, Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina play as Black?
As Black, Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina's FIDE rating?
Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,939 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina played?
Our database contains 42 games by Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina?
42 games by Luciano Alejandro Sanchez Medina 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.