Prepare against Raul Sanchez Quintero
FM · Cuba · World #48,290 classical · FIDE ID 3512339
Our database contains 541 games by Raul Sanchez Quintero, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raul Sanchez Quintero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Sanchez Quintero 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 | 1,900 | 2,279 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,881 | 2,080 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 2,029 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 541 | 264 | 140 | 137 | 48.8% |
| As White | 276 | 150 | 62 | 64 | 54.3% |
| As Black | 265 | 114 | 78 | 73 | 43.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Sanchez Quintero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Sanchez Quintero's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 83.7% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 35 | 12.7% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.8% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (60.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Quintero usually continues d4 (72.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Quintero usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Quintero usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Quintero usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 64.3% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 25 | 22.3% | 62.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 8.0% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 72.0% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 18 | 19.4% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 8 | 8.6% | 62.5% |
Raul Sanchez Quintero's chess games
All 541 games by Raul Sanchez Quintero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 264 wins, 140 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 52 | 22/15/15 | 42.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 16/5/6 | 59.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Misa Pap | 2,475 | chT-Canarias | A46 |
| Apr 2009 | Daniel Ortega Hermida | 2,404 | Las Palmas Cabildo | A08 |
| May 2008 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,312 | Las Palmas Lezcano Memorial | A08 |
| May 2008 | Eduardo Ramirez Allo | 2,289 | Las Palmas Lezcano Memorial | B01 |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,279 | 1st Gran Canaria Santana Memorial | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2018 | 23 | 15.5 | 2,017 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2014 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,084 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 17 | 6 | 2,084 |
| chT-Canarias | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,999 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref-A | 2015 | 14 | 9 | 2,004 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria IRT | 2009 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,922 |
| ch-Gran Canaria Seniors | 2015 | 12 | 10.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,337 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Adrian Cruz Pino (13 games) · Nicanor Camino Carrio (11 games) · Jose Luis Rodriguez Melian (11 games) · Nicolas Natalicchio Escalante (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Sanchez Quintero's chess games?
541 games by Raul Sanchez Quintero, from Jul 2006 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 Raul Sanchez Quintero has played.
What does Raul Sanchez Quintero play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Raul Sanchez Quintero opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Sanchez Quintero answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Raul Sanchez Quintero play as White?
As White, Raul Sanchez Quintero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (52 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Sanchez Quintero play as Black?
As Black, Raul Sanchez Quintero most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 59.3% win rate); Italian Game (19 games, 26.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 265 games.
What is Raul Sanchez Quintero's FIDE rating?
Raul Sanchez Quintero is currently rated 1,900 in classical chess, 1,881 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Raul Sanchez Quintero played?
Our database contains 541 games by Raul Sanchez Quintero, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 264 wins, 140 draws, 137 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Sanchez Quintero?
541 games by Raul Sanchez Quintero 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.