Prepare against Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez
Spain · World #24,531 classical · FIDE ID 54790972
Our database contains 45 games by Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez 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 | 2,022 | 2,022 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,943 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,042 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 12 | 23 | 22.2% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 1 | 6 | 17 | 4.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Montanez usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Montanez usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Montanez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Montanez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 11 | 64.7% | 9.1% |
| b6 | 5 | 29.4% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's chess games
All 45 games by Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 10 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Victor Palacios Sanchez | 1,658 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | E90 |
| Mar 2022 | David 1976 Gonzalez Pena | 1,600 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | D30 |
| Dec 2022 | Manuel Prieto Diez | 1,361 | 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | E12 |
| Dec 2022 | Yuyang Zhao | 1,360 | 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | D58 |
| Feb 2023 | Jose Antonio Angulo Sanchez | 1,273 | ch-Madrid Previa B | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,688 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,646 |
| ch-Madrid Previa B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,571 |
| ch-Madrid U16 | 2022 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,380 |
| Madrid Vicalvaro Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,501 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,977 |
| 2nd Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,388 |
| 14th Pontevedra Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,039 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's chess games?
45 games by Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez, from Dec 2021 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 Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez has played.
What does Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...b6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez play as White?
As White, Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez play as Black?
As Black, Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez's FIDE rating?
Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez played?
Our database contains 45 games by Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 12 draws, 23 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez?
45 games by Marcos Ortega Sanchez Montanez 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.