Prepare against Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen
Ecuador · World #31,651 classical · FIDE ID 3628825
When preparing against Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen 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 | 1,976 | 2,017 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
| As White | 15 | 10 | 1 | 4 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Uriguen usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Uriguen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Uriguen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Uriguen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's chess games
All 31 games by Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Sebastian Medrano | 2,075 | 13th ch-South America U20 | B25 |
| Dec 2016 | Diogo Alves Maciel | 1,964 | ch-South America U18 13th | B25 |
| Jun 2015 | Camilo Corredor Castellanos | 1,824 | ch-Pan American U14 | C54 |
| Nov 2021 | Juan Wong Pages | 1,811 | ch-South America U20 | B75 |
| Nov 2021 | Christopher Leonel Garzon Zapatanga | 1,795 | ch-South America U20 | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-South America U20 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,843 |
| 13th ch-South America U20 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-ECU U20 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,714 |
| ch-South America U18 13th | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2015 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's chess games?
31 games by Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen, from Nov 2014 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 Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen has played.
What does Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen play as White?
As White, Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen play as Black?
As Black, Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen's FIDE rating?
Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen is currently rated 1,976 in classical chess and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,017 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen?
31 games by Michael Edinson Sanchez Uriguen 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.