Prepare against Salvador Sanchez Saez
Spain · World #140,494 classical · FIDE ID 32014694
When preparing against Salvador Sanchez Saez, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 46 games by Salvador Sanchez Saez, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salvador Sanchez Saez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salvador Sanchez Saez 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 | 1,619 | 1,671 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salvador Sanchez Saez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salvador Sanchez Saez's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Saez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Saez usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Salvador Sanchez Saez's chess games
All 46 games by Salvador Sanchez Saez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Miquel Novell Andinyac | 1,811 | 9th Maresme Open | C45 |
| Oct 2012 | Raul Garcia Pitarch | 1,721 | 9th Maresme Open | B10 |
| Apr 2012 | Josep Alabart Paytubi | 1,706 | 5th Canet de Mar Tancat del Maresme | C54 |
| Jun 2019 | Antoni Gonzalez Moreno | 1,701 | 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | B51 |
| May 2014 | Ferran Turro Carreras | 1,700 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | D07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataro Open B | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,622 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,581 |
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| 13th Mataro Maresme Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,404 |
| 9th Maresme Open | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,768 |
| 13th Mataro Vinas Memorial-B | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,389 |
| 5th Canet de Mar Tancat del Maresme | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,106 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salvador Sanchez Saez's chess games?
46 games by Salvador Sanchez Saez, from Sep 2010 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 Salvador Sanchez Saez has played.
What does Salvador Sanchez Saez play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Salvador Sanchez Saez opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salvador Sanchez Saez answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Salvador Sanchez Saez play as White?
As White, Salvador Sanchez Saez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salvador Sanchez Saez play as Black?
As Black, Salvador Sanchez Saez most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Salvador Sanchez Saez's FIDE rating?
Salvador Sanchez Saez is currently rated 1,619 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,671 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Salvador Sanchez Saez played?
Our database contains 46 games by Salvador Sanchez Saez, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (37.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salvador Sanchez Saez?
46 games by Salvador Sanchez Saez 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.