Prepare against Robert Sanchez
United States · World #35,338 classical · FIDE ID 2034360
Our database contains 1,553 games by Robert Sanchez, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert 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 | 1,957 | 2,003 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,553 | 484 | 91 | 978 | 31.2% |
| As White | 767 | 254 | 51 | 462 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 786 | 230 | 40 | 516 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (767 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 686 | 89.4% | 38.0% |
| Nf3 | 78 | 10.2% | 23.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.4% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (39.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (31.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 23.1% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues e3 (23.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues e3 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues e4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 263 | 73.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 60 | 16.7% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.1% | 18.2% |
| Nc6 | 10 | 2.8% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 1.9% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 140 | 53.0% | 26.8% |
| Nf6 | 114 | 43.2% | 32.9% |
| e6 | 7 | 2.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Robert Sanchez's chess games
All 1,553 games by Robert Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 484 wins, 91 draws, 978 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 96 | 32/7/57 | 33.3% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 94 | 39/11/44 | 41.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 59 | 16/4/39 | 27.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 46 | 10/4/32 | 21.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 17/4/24 | 37.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 39 | 12/2/25 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 14/1/11 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 11/0/10 | 52.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 86 | 24/4/58 | 27.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 65 | 10/6/49 | 15.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 54 | 23/3/28 | 42.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 51 | 20/2/29 | 39.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 10/3/33 | 21.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 46 | 13/2/31 | 28.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 12/3/20 | 34.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 33 | 11/1/21 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 31 | 7/2/22 | 22.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 28 | 9/1/18 | 32.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,698 | Titled Tue Early | B56 |
| Jun 2023 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,557 | Titled Tue Late | C14 |
| Dec 2022 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,549 | Titled Tue Early | A14 |
| Apr 2022 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,539 | Titled Tue Late | B45 |
| Apr 2022 | Alexandra Kosteniuk | 2,516 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 1,511 | 512.5 | 2,089 |
| Speed Chess Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 84th Southwest Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2,108 |
| 8th ch-Southwest Class | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| Dallas Fall Open | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,966 |
| US Masters Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,850 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,097 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Sanchez's chess games?
1,553 games by Robert Sanchez, from Mar 2011 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 Robert Sanchez has played.
What does Robert Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 767 games with White in our database, Robert Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Sanchez answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Robert Sanchez play as White?
As White, Robert Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (96 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (94 games, 41.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (59 games, 27.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 767 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Robert Sanchez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (86 games, 27.9% win rate); Slav Defense (65 games, 15.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (54 games, 42.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 786 games.
What is Robert Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Robert Sanchez is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Robert Sanchez played?
Our database contains 1,553 games by Robert Sanchez, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 484 wins, 91 draws, 978 losses (31.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Sanchez?
1,553 games by Robert 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.