Prepare against Tetsuaki Sanada
Japan · World #21,260 classical · FIDE ID 7005903
When preparing against Tetsuaki Sanada, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 76 games by Tetsuaki Sanada, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tetsuaki Sanada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tetsuaki Sanada 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 | 2,047 | 2,051 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,960 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,942 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 33 | 18 | 25 | 43.4% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 9 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 9 | 16 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tetsuaki Sanada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tetsuaki Sanada's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 66.7% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.2% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Sanada usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sanada usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Sanada usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sanada usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sanada usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Sanada usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 42.9% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 71.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
Tetsuaki Sanada's chess games
All 76 games by Tetsuaki Sanada in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - Sep 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: 33 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Peder Marcus Aamodt | 2,202 | Norway Chess Open June | A07 |
| Nov 2025 | Roderick M McKay | 2,149 | 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Srivathsan Sasikumar | 2,096 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | B13 |
| Aug 2026 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,089 | 18th Leyland FIDE Chess Congress - Open | D02 |
| Jan 2026 | Jamie Heritage | 2,038 | 4NCL Bradford Congress | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,047 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,028 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,903 |
| 18th Leyland FIDE Chess Congress - Open | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| Scarborough Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,965 |
| Hull 4NCL Open | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| Bolton Lamb Memorial | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,807 |
| Harry Lamb Mem 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tetsuaki Sanada's chess games?
76 games by Tetsuaki Sanada, from Aug 2023 to Sep 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 Tetsuaki Sanada has played.
What does Tetsuaki Sanada play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tetsuaki Sanada opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tetsuaki Sanada answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Tetsuaki Sanada play as White?
As White, Tetsuaki Sanada's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tetsuaki Sanada play as Black?
As Black, Tetsuaki Sanada most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Tetsuaki Sanada's FIDE rating?
Tetsuaki Sanada is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,051 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tetsuaki Sanada played?
Our database contains 76 games by Tetsuaki Sanada, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tetsuaki Sanada?
76 games by Tetsuaki Sanada 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.