Prepare against Roberto Sanz Garcia
Spain · World #53,134 classical · FIDE ID 2273462
When preparing against Roberto Sanz Garcia, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 57 games by Roberto Sanz Garcia, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Sanz Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Sanz Garcia 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 | 1,881 | 2,016 | Oct 2005 |
| Blitz | 1,883 | 1,883 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 19 | 14 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Sanz Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Sanz Garcia's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 15.4% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Garcia usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 18.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Roberto Sanz Garcia's chess games
All 57 games by Roberto Sanz Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Birjkumar Hassomal Daswani | 2,073 | ch-Valencia Region Preferente | C00 |
| Jun 2017 | Alejandro Megias Chafer | 2,072 | Xativa Social Club | B06 |
| Dec 2009 | Juan Jose Moragrega Herrero | 1,990 | 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | E38 |
| Dec 2009 | Juan Angel Perez Garcia | 1,978 | 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | C54 |
| Jan 2007 | Jose Mesquita Vasques | 1,905 | 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | A38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,405 |
| 8th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Xativa Social Club | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,906 |
| ch-Alzira Preferente | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,803 |
| chT-VLC CS Preferente | 2003 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,153 |
| ch-Valencia Region Preferente | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,987 |
| 2nd Xativa Murta Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,889 |
| Valencia Autonomico-A | 2004 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Sanz Garcia's chess games?
57 games by Roberto Sanz Garcia, from Oct 2004 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 Roberto Sanz Garcia has played.
What does Roberto Sanz Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Roberto Sanz Garcia opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Sanz Garcia answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Roberto Sanz Garcia play as White?
As White, Roberto Sanz Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Sanz Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Sanz Garcia most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Roberto Sanz Garcia's FIDE rating?
Roberto Sanz Garcia is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess and 1,883 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Roberto Sanz Garcia played?
Our database contains 57 games by Roberto Sanz Garcia, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Sanz Garcia?
57 games by Roberto Sanz Garcia 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.