Prepare against Oriol Sanchez Urpi
Spain · World #12,282 classical · FIDE ID 22230203
When preparing against Oriol Sanchez Urpi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Oriol Sanchez Urpi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oriol Sanchez Urpi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oriol Sanchez Urpi 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 | 2,138 | 2,138 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,087 | 2,093 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,003 | 2,003 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 7 | 18 | 39.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oriol Sanchez Urpi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oriol Sanchez Urpi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Urpi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Urpi usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Urpi usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Oriol Sanchez Urpi's chess games
All 41 games by Oriol Sanchez Urpi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Emili Colls Gelaberto | 2,247 | 11th Figueres Open | A31 |
| Jul 2009 | Alvaro Rioboo de la Riva | 2,150 | ch-ESP U16 | B34 |
| May 2011 | Sergio Diaz Carrasco | 2,117 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 5th | B23 |
| Jul 2008 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,047 | ch-ESP U14 | B34 |
| Aug 2010 | Jose Carlos Ruiz Munoz | 1,820 | 11th Figueres Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,785 |
| ch-Catalunya U14 | 2007 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,894 |
| Vilafranca del Penedes Open 5th | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,031 |
| 21st La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,974 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,146 |
| 38th Presolana Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oriol Sanchez Urpi's chess games?
41 games by Oriol Sanchez Urpi, from Oct 2007 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 Oriol Sanchez Urpi has played.
What does Oriol Sanchez Urpi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Oriol Sanchez Urpi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oriol Sanchez Urpi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Oriol Sanchez Urpi play as White?
As White, Oriol Sanchez Urpi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oriol Sanchez Urpi play as Black?
As Black, Oriol Sanchez Urpi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Oriol Sanchez Urpi's FIDE rating?
Oriol Sanchez Urpi is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid and 2,003 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Oriol Sanchez Urpi played?
Our database contains 41 games by Oriol Sanchez Urpi, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oriol Sanchez Urpi?
41 games by Oriol Sanchez Urpi 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.