Prepare against Sergio Sanmateu Juan
Spain · World #102,696 classical · FIDE ID 32031475
When preparing against Sergio Sanmateu Juan, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 60 games by Sergio Sanmateu Juan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Sanmateu Juan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Sanmateu Juan 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 | 1,722 | 1,795 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 30.0% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 17.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Sanmateu Juan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Sanmateu Juan's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Juan usually continues Nc3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Juan usually continues Bc4 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Juan usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Sergio Sanmateu Juan's chess games
All 60 games by Sergio Sanmateu Juan in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2010 | Philippe Bayrakdar Bianco | 1,745 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | B11 |
| Oct 2015 | Jose Maria Cerda Revert | 1,714 | Xeraco Region-ch Primera | C02 |
| Oct 2013 | Gustavo Gomez Maestro | 1,712 | ch-Provincial Gandia Primera | D35 |
| Nov 2016 | Antoni Bertomeu Ginestar | 1,701 | Xeraco Region-ch Primera | C01 |
| Nov 2014 | Andres Banuls Perez | 1,691 | ch-Provincial Xeraco Primera | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xeraco Region-ch Primera | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-Provincial Gandia Primera | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,532 |
| 4th Getxo Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,788 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| 12th Alzira Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,721 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,763 |
| ch-Provincial Xeraco Primera | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,699 |
| 20th Mislata Open C | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,452 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Sanmateu Juan's chess games?
60 games by Sergio Sanmateu Juan, from May 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 Sergio Sanmateu Juan has played.
What does Sergio Sanmateu Juan play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Sergio Sanmateu Juan opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Sanmateu Juan answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Sergio Sanmateu Juan play as White?
As White, Sergio Sanmateu Juan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Sanmateu Juan play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Sanmateu Juan most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Sergio Sanmateu Juan's FIDE rating?
Sergio Sanmateu Juan is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,795 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Sergio Sanmateu Juan played?
Our database contains 60 games by Sergio Sanmateu Juan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Sanmateu Juan?
60 games by Sergio Sanmateu Juan 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.