Prepare against Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia
Spain · World #111,214 classical · FIDE ID 22210253
When preparing against Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia, expect 1.e4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 73 games by Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia 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 | 1,698 | 1,771 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,690 | 1,690 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,743 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 21 | 6 | 46 | 28.8% |
| As White | 36 | 13 | 2 | 21 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 8 | 4 | 25 | 21.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 61.1% | 38.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 38.9% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 38.6% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Tapia usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Tapia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (5% of these games) — Tapia usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Tapia usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Tapia usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Tapia usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 73.9% | 38.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 63.6% | 7.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's chess games
All 73 games by Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A18 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Eladio Benito Alba | 1,807 | 26th Collado Villalba Open B | B12 |
| Apr 2011 | Luis Rodriguez Bachiller | 1,794 | 14th Madrid Villaverde Open | B50 |
| Jul 2010 | Jose Hernandez Del Can | 1,777 | 13th Madrid Villaverde Open | B33 |
| Sep 2012 | David Casado Izquierdo | 1,730 | 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | B13 |
| Jul 2010 | Juan Antonio Farinas Lucas | 1,698 | 13th Madrid Villaverde Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Parla Open | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 2 | 1,699 |
| 13th San Sebastian de los Reyes Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,652 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 6 | 2 | 1,662 |
| 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,522 |
| 14th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2011 | 5 | 3 | 1,933 |
| Madrid Tajamar Easter Open B | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,521 |
| 13th Madrid Villaverde Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,777 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's chess games?
73 games by Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia, from Sep 2009 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 Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia has played.
What does Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia answers 1...c6 (74% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia play as White?
As White, Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia play as Black?
As Black, Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia most often plays: Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia's FIDE rating?
Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia is currently rated 1,698 in classical chess, 1,690 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia played?
Our database contains 73 games by Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 46 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia?
73 games by Luis Gabriel Sanchez Tapia 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.