Prepare against Luis Javier Sanchez Botella
FM · Australia · World #6,365 classical · FIDE ID 2265320
When preparing against Luis Javier Sanchez Botella, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 68.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Luis Javier Sanchez Botella, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Javier Sanchez Botella 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 | 2,238 | 2,308 | Jun 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,254 | May 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,256 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 83 | 28 | 54 | 50.3% |
| As White | 77 | 43 | 14 | 20 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 88 | 40 | 14 | 34 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 63.6% | 68.4% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 19.5% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.8% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 6 | 7.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Botella usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 87.2% | 67.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.7% | 33.3% |
Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's chess games
All 165 games by Luis Javier Sanchez Botella in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 83 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 11/1/4 | 68.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Oliver Kurmann | 2,456 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B42 |
| Dec 2006 | Rui Damaso | 2,449 | 3rd Benidorm Rapid Open | E32 |
| Apr 2014 | Javier Aguera Naredo | 2,362 | 41st La Roda Open | A32 |
| Apr 2006 | Carlos 1958 Garcia Fernandez | 2,359 | 33rd La Roda Open | B22 |
| Jul 2007 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,346 | Cullera Open A | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,323 |
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,365 |
| Albacete Open U2300 1st | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,337 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| Ardid Memorial Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,273 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,323 |
| 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
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Where can I find Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's chess games?
165 games by Luis Javier Sanchez Botella, from Jul 2004 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 Luis Javier Sanchez Botella has played.
What does Luis Javier Sanchez Botella play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Luis Javier Sanchez Botella opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Javier Sanchez Botella answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Luis Javier Sanchez Botella play as White?
As White, Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Javier Sanchez Botella play as Black?
As Black, Luis Javier Sanchez Botella most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 68.8% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Luis Javier Sanchez Botella's FIDE rating?
Luis Javier Sanchez Botella is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Luis Javier Sanchez Botella played?
Our database contains 165 games by Luis Javier Sanchez Botella, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 83 wins, 28 draws, 54 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Javier Sanchez Botella?
165 games by Luis Javier Sanchez Botella 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.