Prepare against Luis Sanz
Argentina · World #18,199 classical · FIDE ID 117935
Our database contains 97 games by Luis Sanz, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Luis Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Sanz 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 | 2,073 | 2,186 | Jul 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,105 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 38 | 23 | 36 | 39.2% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 12 | 18 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Sanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Sanz's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 98.1% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Luis Sanz's chess games
All 97 games by Luis Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Guillermo Llanos | 2,295 | Mar de Ajo Open 4th | E52 |
| Nov 2020 | Gangolli Kishan | 2,128 | Online Olym Disabilities | E52 |
| Feb 2020 | Milagros Tatiana Brizzi | 2,022 | 95th ch-ARG sf | D12 |
| Aug 2024 | Raul Adrian Habiaga | 2,018 | chT-ARG | D23 |
| Jan 2024 | Martin Fernandes | 1,999 | 73rd Villa Ballester Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92nd ch-ARG sf | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,034 |
| Buenos Aires Szmetan Giardelli Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,101 |
| Villa Martelli Open | 2006 | 8 | 4 | 1,989 |
| 94th ch-ARG sf | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 73rd Villa Ballester Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 99th ch-ARG sf | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,080 |
| Buenos Aires Masters Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Sanz's chess games?
97 games by Luis Sanz, from Oct 2006 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 Sanz has played.
What does Luis Sanz play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Luis Sanz opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Sanz answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Sanz play as White?
As White, Luis Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Sanz play as Black?
As Black, Luis Sanz most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Luis Sanz's FIDE rating?
Luis Sanz is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Luis Sanz played?
Our database contains 97 games by Luis Sanz, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Sanz?
97 games by Luis Sanz 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.