Prepare against Nicolas Sanduay
Argentina · World #23,227 classical · FIDE ID 114545
Our database contains 153 games by Nicolas Sanduay, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nicolas Sanduay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nicolas Sanduay 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 | 2,031 | 2,053 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,086 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,112 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 52 | 45 | 56 | 34.0% |
| As White | 73 | 31 | 24 | 18 | 42.5% |
| As Black | 80 | 21 | 21 | 38 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nicolas Sanduay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nicolas Sanduay's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 78.1% | 57.9% |
| d4 | 14 | 19.2% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sanduay usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 60.6% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 9.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Nicolas Sanduay's chess games
All 153 games by Nicolas Sanduay in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 52 wins, 45 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Alex Cuevas | 2,302 | 4th Buenos Aires Bolivar Open | B20 |
| Aug 2004 | Ezequiel Alejandro Garcia | 2,296 | 4th Villa Ballester de Invierno Open | B07 |
| Feb 2026 | Pablo Sebastian Molina | 2,294 | BA CHESS BLITZ FEBRERO 2026 | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Ian Ocampos | 2,227 | BA CHESS BLITZ DGT GRAND PRIX | Abril 2026 | B55 |
| Oct 2012 | Lucas Avila | 2,179 | 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LNA Puma Cup | 2007 | 12 | 7 | 2,194 |
| Buenos Aires-D | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| Latin Cup | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| Villa Ballester LV Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
| 4th Buenos Aires Duchamp Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,203 |
| Villa Martelli Open | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| 54th Villa Ballester Open | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 11th Villa Martelli Pro Am Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nicolas Sanduay's chess games?
153 games by Nicolas Sanduay, from Jan 2005 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 Nicolas Sanduay has played.
What does Nicolas Sanduay play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Nicolas Sanduay opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nicolas Sanduay answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Nicolas Sanduay play as White?
As White, Nicolas Sanduay's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nicolas Sanduay play as Black?
As Black, Nicolas Sanduay most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 7.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Nicolas Sanduay's FIDE rating?
Nicolas Sanduay is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Nicolas Sanduay played?
Our database contains 153 games by Nicolas Sanduay, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 45 draws, 56 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nicolas Sanduay?
153 games by Nicolas Sanduay 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.