Prepare against Marc Sanchez Martin
Spain · World #70,042 classical · FIDE ID 2229110
When preparing against Marc Sanchez Martin, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Marc Sanchez Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Sanchez Martin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Sanchez Martin 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 | 1,821 | 2,023 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 6 | 23 | 27.5% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Sanchez Martin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Sanchez Martin's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 31.3% |
| g4 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Martin usually continues b4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Martin usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Martin usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.g4 — 35% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (86% of these games) — Martin usually continues Bg2 (33.3% score)
- …h5 (14% of these games) — Martin usually continues gxh5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Marc Sanchez Martin's chess games
All 40 games by Marc Sanchez Martin 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: 11 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2000 | Inmaculada Hernando Rodrigo | 2,065 | Sant Boi Open A | A07 |
| Sep 2017 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,026 | 35th Martorell Open | B00 |
| May 2000 | Neil Clifford | 1,970 | Sant Boi Open A | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Jordi Gual Escala | 1,920 | Martorell Open B | A57 |
| Jan 1997 | Ricard Goya Garrahan | 1,890 | Martorell Open B | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Martorell Open | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,721 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 7 | 2 | 1,913 |
| 34th Martorell Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Martorell Open B | 1997 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Sant Boi Open A | 2000 | 6 | 2 | 1,962 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,975 |
| Martorell Open 23rd | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,751 |
| Vilafranca del Penedes Open 5th | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Sanchez Martin's chess games?
40 games by Marc Sanchez Martin, 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 Marc Sanchez Martin has played.
What does Marc Sanchez Martin play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Marc Sanchez Martin opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.g4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Sanchez Martin answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...b6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marc Sanchez Martin play as White?
As White, Marc Sanchez Martin's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Sanchez Martin play as Black?
As Black, Marc Sanchez Martin most often plays: Owen Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Marc Sanchez Martin's FIDE rating?
Marc Sanchez Martin is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,023 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Marc Sanchez Martin played?
Our database contains 40 games by Marc Sanchez Martin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Sanchez Martin?
40 games by Marc Sanchez Martin 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.