Prepare against Manuel Sanz

Argentina · World #38,699 classical · FIDE ID 169358

When preparing against Manuel Sanz, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 48 games by Manuel Sanz, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Manuel Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Manuel 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.

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Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Manuel Sanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Manuel Sanz's side.

First moves as White (24 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 0.0% score
  • …c5 (74% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …e5 (16% of these games) — Sanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
  • …c6 (5% of these games) — Sanz usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
  • …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
  • …b6 (20% of these games) — Sanz usually continues g3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)

Manuel Sanz's chess games

All 48 games by Manuel Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - Sep 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: 7 wins, 2 draws, 39 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Manuel Sanz's chess games?

48 games by Manuel Sanz, from Apr 2017 to Sep 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 Sanz has played.

What does Manuel Sanz play on the first move as White?

Across 24 games with White in our database, Manuel Sanz opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Manuel Sanz answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).

What openings does Manuel Sanz play as White?

As White, Manuel Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Manuel Sanz play as Black?

As Black, Manuel Sanz most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.

What is Manuel Sanz's FIDE rating?

Manuel Sanz is currently rated 1,941 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Manuel Sanz played?

Our database contains 48 games by Manuel Sanz, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 39 losses (14.6% win rate).

How do I prepare against Manuel Sanz?

48 games by Manuel 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.

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