Prepare against Paula Fonte Sanchez
Cuba · World #37,420 classical · FIDE ID 3509729
When preparing against Paula Fonte Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 80 games by Paula Fonte Sanchez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Paula Fonte Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paula Fonte 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 | 1,947 | 2,076 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 2,068 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 35 | 12 | 33 | 43.8% |
| As White | 37 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 43 | 15 | 7 | 21 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paula Fonte Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paula Fonte Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 64.9% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 27.0% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nc3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Bc4 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 44.4% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Paula Fonte Sanchez's chess games
All 80 games by Paula Fonte Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Elvis Hernandez Copin | 2,244 | 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | C00 |
| May 2011 | Brian Jose Infante Machin | 2,205 | 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | D02 |
| Oct 2010 | Sandra Espinosa Garcia | 2,132 | ch-Havana Province 1st Cat w | B26 |
| May 2011 | Harold Alvarez Leyva | 2,131 | 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | A05 |
| Jul 2023 | Anaelle Afraoui | 2,128 | Juvisy sur Orge w | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Havana Province 1st Cat w | 2010 | 14 | 5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Havana Province U14 Girls | 2010 | 11 | 10 | 2,285 |
| Maria Teresa Mora Memorial IM3 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| ch-Havana phase1 w | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-CUB U18 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,018 |
| Juvisy sur Orge w | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| ch-Havana Province sf 1st Cat w | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| 45th Capablanca Mem Open B | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,412 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paula Fonte Sanchez's chess games?
80 games by Paula Fonte Sanchez, from Apr 2008 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 Paula Fonte Sanchez has played.
What does Paula Fonte Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Paula Fonte Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paula Fonte Sanchez answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Paula Fonte Sanchez play as White?
As White, Paula Fonte Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paula Fonte Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Paula Fonte Sanchez most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Paula Fonte Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Paula Fonte Sanchez is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,984 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Paula Fonte Sanchez played?
Our database contains 80 games by Paula Fonte Sanchez, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 12 draws, 33 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paula Fonte Sanchez?
80 games by Paula Fonte 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.