Prepare against Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon
Colombia · World #125,565 classical · FIDE ID 4488059
When preparing against Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (40%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon 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 | 1,658 | 1,674 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,701 | 1,795 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,629 | 1,741 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 133 | 50 | 15 | 68 | 37.6% |
| As White | 67 | 21 | 11 | 35 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 29 | 4 | 33 | 43.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Aragon usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Aragon usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Aragon usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 52.2% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 21 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 30.0% | 100.0% |
Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's chess games
All 133 games by Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 50 wins, 15 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Andres Gaona Ballesteros | 1,858 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | B29 |
| Jun 2026 | Karen Alejandra Herrera Idarraga | 1,779 | Colombia Nacional Rápidas y Blitz | Blitz Sub 20 | B45 |
| Feb 2022 | Adolfo Paez Colmenares | 1,687 | ch-COL U1700 | C02 |
| Oct 2021 | Hernan Pelaez | 1,666 | Ibague Open | B09 |
| Oct 2021 | Nestor Penas Burgos | 1,655 | Ibague Open | C53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U1700 | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-COL sf | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,560 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 1,634 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,483 |
| Ibague Blitz Open | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| Soacha Open B | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,832 |
| Ibague Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,791 |
| ch-Pan American School U13 | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,380 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's chess games?
133 games by Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon, from May 2019 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 Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon has played.
What does Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon answers 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon play as White?
As White, Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon play as Black?
As Black, Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon's FIDE rating?
Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon is currently rated 1,658 in classical chess, 1,701 in rapid and 1,629 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,674 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon played?
Our database contains 133 games by Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 15 draws, 68 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon?
133 games by Michael Alejandro Sanchez Aragon 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.