Prepare against Luis Ortiz Sanchez
United Kingdom · World #31,495 classical · FIDE ID 24581160
Our database contains 220 games by Luis Ortiz Sanchez, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Ortiz Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Ortiz Sanchez 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 | 1,977 | 2,015 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 1,932 | Jul 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,873 | 2,041 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 67 | 71 | 82 | 30.5% |
| As White | 104 | 30 | 33 | 41 | 28.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 37 | 38 | 41 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Ortiz Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Ortiz Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 68.3% | 45.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 17.3% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 73.5% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 15 | 34.9% | 36.7% |
| d6 | 13 | 30.2% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 27.9% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Luis Ortiz Sanchez's chess games
All 220 games by Luis Ortiz Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 67 wins, 71 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 20 | 4/8/8 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | David Fitzsimons | 2,363 | London Mindsports Rapid | D00 |
| Sep 2022 | Antanas Zapolskis | 2,224 | London Mindsports Rapid | B50 |
| Jan 2026 | Peter Finn | 2,200 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | B45 |
| Aug 2021 | Andrew D Green | 2,154 | Newcastle Northumbria Masters | B06 |
| Aug 2025 | Jonathan P Nelson | 2,114 | 111th ch-GBR Major Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,892 |
| Hastings Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,989 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| chT3E-BCF 2223 (4NCL) | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,039 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,226 |
| 95th Hastings Masters Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,732 |
| London Mindsports Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Europe Echecs online Open April | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,635 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Ortiz Sanchez's chess games?
220 games by Luis Ortiz Sanchez, from Apr 2016 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 Ortiz Sanchez has played.
What does Luis Ortiz Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Luis Ortiz Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Ortiz Sanchez answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Luis Ortiz Sanchez play as White?
As White, Luis Ortiz Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Ortiz Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Luis Ortiz Sanchez most often plays: Dutch Defense (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Luis Ortiz Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Luis Ortiz Sanchez is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,873 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Luis Ortiz Sanchez played?
Our database contains 220 games by Luis Ortiz Sanchez, covering Apr 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 71 draws, 82 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Ortiz Sanchez?
220 games by Luis Ortiz Sanchez 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.