Prepare against Pablo Bascunana Sanchez
CM · Spain · World #13,719 classical · FIDE ID 54701031
Our database contains 88 games by Pablo Bascunana Sanchez, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Bascunana Sanchez 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 | 2,120 | 2,203 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,129 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,116 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 35 | 19 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As White | 42 | 16 | 9 | 17 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 10 | 17 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 67.9% |
Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's chess games
All 88 games by Pablo Bascunana Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 35 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Cristian Silva Lucena | 2,374 | 4th Alicante Open | C60 |
| Jun 2024 | Fabian Dario Pena Duarte | 2,242 | 4th Alicante Open | A48 |
| Aug 2024 | Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon | 2,126 | chT-ESP Rapid | E65 |
| Oct 2023 | Guillermo Horcajada Reales | 2,110 | Benidorm Open A | E63 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Salinas Tomas | 2,096 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 18 | 12 | 1,576 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,908 |
| Benidorm Open A | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,978 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,854 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,134 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,057 |
| 4th Alicante Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,359 |
| Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's chess games?
88 games by Pablo Bascunana Sanchez, from Jun 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 Pablo Bascunana Sanchez has played.
What does Pablo Bascunana Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Pablo Bascunana Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Bascunana Sanchez answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pablo Bascunana Sanchez play as White?
As White, Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Bascunana Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Bascunana Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Pablo Bascunana Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Pablo Bascunana Sanchez is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Pablo Bascunana Sanchez played?
Our database contains 88 games by Pablo Bascunana Sanchez, covering Jun 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 19 draws, 34 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Bascunana Sanchez?
88 games by Pablo Bascunana Sanchez 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.