Prepare against Mario Sanz Ogaya
Spain · World #35,042 classical · FIDE ID 24584118
Our database contains 82 games by Mario Sanz Ogaya, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mario Sanz Ogaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mario Sanz Ogaya 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 | 1,959 | 2,025 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,925 | 1,947 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 43 | 14 | 25 | 52.4% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 8 | 12 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 42 | 23 | 6 | 13 | 54.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mario Sanz Ogaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mario Sanz Ogaya's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 30.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 30% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Ogaya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Mario Sanz Ogaya's chess games
All 82 games by Mario Sanz Ogaya in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 43 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Jaume Costa Trave | 2,145 | 4th Vall del Tenes Open | B41 |
| Nov 2014 | Joan Vallbona Domingo | 2,081 | 2nd Barcelona Tardor Open | A37 |
| May 2014 | Miquel Sola Lluch | 2,054 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | C77 |
| May 2016 | Daniel Abreu Flores | 2,044 | 5th Vall del Tenes Open | A25 |
| May 2014 | Joan Josep Canovas Quesada | 2,008 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,968 |
| 4th Mollet del Valles Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,912 |
| 9th Roncana Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,039 |
| 2nd Barcelona Tardor Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,073 |
| Mataro Vinas Memorial 14th | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,924 |
| 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,047 |
| Vall del Tenes Open 8th | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,001 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mario Sanz Ogaya's chess games?
82 games by Mario Sanz Ogaya, from May 2016 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 Mario Sanz Ogaya has played.
What does Mario Sanz Ogaya play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Mario Sanz Ogaya opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mario Sanz Ogaya answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mario Sanz Ogaya play as White?
As White, Mario Sanz Ogaya's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mario Sanz Ogaya play as Black?
As Black, Mario Sanz Ogaya most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Mario Sanz Ogaya's FIDE rating?
Mario Sanz Ogaya is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,925 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Mario Sanz Ogaya played?
Our database contains 82 games by Mario Sanz Ogaya, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 14 draws, 25 losses (52.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mario Sanz Ogaya?
82 games by Mario Sanz Ogaya 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.