Prepare against Marc Carbonell Sancho
FM · Spain · World #1,784 classical · FIDE ID 32029969
When preparing against Marc Carbonell Sancho, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 380 games by Marc Carbonell Sancho, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marc Carbonell Sancho's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Carbonell Sancho 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 | 2,395 | 2,395 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,111 | 2,290 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,300 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 162 | 81 | 137 | 42.6% |
| As White | 199 | 90 | 44 | 65 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 181 | 72 | 37 | 72 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Carbonell Sancho's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Carbonell Sancho's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 175 | 87.9% | 55.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 7.5% | 56.7% |
| c4 | 8 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nf3 (56.4% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Sancho usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sancho usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sancho usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sancho usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sancho usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 51.1% | 51.1% |
| e6 | 23 | 26.1% | 43.5% |
| d6 | 12 | 13.6% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.5% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 88.9% | 54.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.9% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Marc Carbonell Sancho's chess games
All 380 games by Marc Carbonell Sancho in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 162 wins, 81 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,645 | Lorca Open 10th | C01 |
| Dec 2020 | Sebastien Maze | 2,557 | 7th Sitges Sunway | A08 |
| Oct 2022 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,520 | 3rd La Nucia Open | B99 |
| Aug 2022 | Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez | 2,486 | 87th ch-ESP | E73 |
| Nov 2024 | Felix-Antonio Ilinca | 2,470 | Gran Hotel Bali Open A | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2022 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,145 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 23 | 14.5 | 2,352 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,256 |
| 26th EU-ch U12 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,967 |
| 91st ch-ESP 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,425 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Montserrat | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,277 |
| 2nd Mutxamel IM | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Carbonell Sancho's chess games?
380 games by Marc Carbonell Sancho, from Oct 2012 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 Marc Carbonell Sancho has played.
What does Marc Carbonell Sancho play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Marc Carbonell Sancho opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Carbonell Sancho answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Marc Carbonell Sancho play as White?
As White, Marc Carbonell Sancho's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 53.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Carbonell Sancho play as Black?
As Black, Marc Carbonell Sancho most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 181 games.
What is Marc Carbonell Sancho's FIDE rating?
Marc Carbonell Sancho is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,111 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,395 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Marc Carbonell Sancho played?
Our database contains 380 games by Marc Carbonell Sancho, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 81 draws, 137 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Carbonell Sancho?
380 games by Marc Carbonell Sancho 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.