Prepare against Ricardo Orantes Sanz
Spain · World #133,724 classical · FIDE ID 22209220
When preparing against Ricardo Orantes Sanz, expect 1.Nf3 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Ricardo Orantes Sanz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Orantes Sanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Orantes Sanz 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 | 1,637 | 1,679 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,768 | 1,768 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 19 | 0 | 24 | 44.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 0 | 12 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Orantes Sanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Orantes Sanz's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 100% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sanz usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Ricardo Orantes Sanz's chess games
All 43 games by Ricardo Orantes Sanz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 0 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Ross Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Napoleon Tipter | 2,002 | 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | A30 |
| Nov 2014 | Francisco Jose Serrano Martinez | 1,918 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A30 |
| May 2013 | Julio Medrano Del Val | 1,843 | 8th Colmenarejo Spring Open | A11 |
| Jul 2013 | Alejandro 1974 Garcia Diaz | 1,811 | 1st Villalba Open | B04 |
| Jul 2013 | Enrique Tolosana Esteban | 1,767 | 1st Villalba Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Villalba Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,863 |
| Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,827 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,659 |
| 8th Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 1st Madrid Chamartin Open | 2012 | 6 | 1 | 1,670 |
| 26th Collado Villalba Open B | 2009 | 5 | 1 | 1,671 |
| 11th Colmenarejo Otono Open | 2013 | 3 | 2 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Orantes Sanz's chess games?
43 games by Ricardo Orantes Sanz, from Jan 2009 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 Ricardo Orantes Sanz has played.
What does Ricardo Orantes Sanz play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ricardo Orantes Sanz opens with 1.Nf3 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Orantes Sanz answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Orantes Sanz play as White?
As White, Ricardo Orantes Sanz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Orantes Sanz play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Orantes Sanz most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ricardo Orantes Sanz's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Orantes Sanz is currently rated 1,637 in classical chess and 1,768 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,679 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ricardo Orantes Sanz played?
Our database contains 43 games by Ricardo Orantes Sanz, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 0 draws, 24 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Orantes Sanz?
43 games by Ricardo Orantes Sanz 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.