Prepare against Manuel Apolo Sanchez
Spain · World #61,946 classical · FIDE ID 2230585
When preparing against Manuel Apolo Sanchez, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (40%).
Our database contains 44 games by Manuel Apolo Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Apolo Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel Apolo 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 | 1,849 | 2,044 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,972 | Nov 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,923 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 11 | 18 | 34.1% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Apolo Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Apolo Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 95.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Manuel Apolo Sanchez's chess games
All 44 games by Manuel Apolo Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Cesar Gimenez Menchon | 2,142 | Benimodo Open 9th | D00 |
| Aug 2016 | Sergio Hernandez Torralba | 1,904 | 2nd Xativa Murta Open | D00 |
| Aug 2016 | Rafael Roca Cruz | 1,882 | 2nd Xativa Murta Open | A83 |
| Aug 2016 | Miguel Rios Garcia | 1,880 | 11th Benimodo U2200 Open | B01 |
| Aug 2017 | Viviana Galvan Cipriani | 1,849 | 12th Benimodo Open U2200 | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Alzira Chrismas | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,881 |
| 2nd Xativa Murta Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,045 |
| Benimodo Open 9th | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| chT-VLC CS Preferente | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 1,896 |
| 11th Benimodo U2200 Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,117 |
| 12th Benimodo Open U2200 | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,874 |
| Benimodo Igualtat | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 1,838 |
| 9th Alzira U2200 Open | 2019 | 2 | 2 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Manuel Apolo Sanchez's chess games?
44 games by Manuel Apolo Sanchez, from Apr 2003 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 Manuel Apolo Sanchez has played.
What does Manuel Apolo Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Manuel Apolo Sanchez opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Apolo Sanchez answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games).
What openings does Manuel Apolo Sanchez play as White?
As White, Manuel Apolo Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Manuel Apolo Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Manuel Apolo Sanchez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Manuel Apolo Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Manuel Apolo Sanchez is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Manuel Apolo Sanchez played?
Our database contains 44 games by Manuel Apolo Sanchez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Manuel Apolo Sanchez?
44 games by Manuel Apolo 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.