Prepare against Abel Crespo Gavilan
Spain · World #36,397 classical · FIDE ID 2215470
Our database contains 42 games by Abel Crespo Gavilan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abel Crespo Gavilan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Crespo Gavilan 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 | 1,952 | 2,027 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,992 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,929 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Crespo Gavilan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Crespo Gavilan's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 57.1% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 19.0% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Gavilan usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Abel Crespo Gavilan's chess games
All 42 games by Abel Crespo Gavilan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Ramon Nunez Garcia | 2,085 | Pedrido Memorial | C86 |
| Sep 2018 | Jesus Martinez Riesgo | 1,912 | 24th Trevias Open | A28 |
| Sep 2018 | Ruben Almirante Olay | 1,809 | 24th Trevias Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,261 |
| Villagarcia de Arosa Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| Asturias-B | 1996 | 8 | 6 | – |
| 24th Trevias Open | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,975 |
| 5th San Miguel Open | 1999 | 4 | 3.5 | – |
| Asturias Primera Qual | 1997 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2018 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,300 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Crespo Gavilan's chess games?
42 games by Abel Crespo Gavilan, from Apr 2006 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 Abel Crespo Gavilan has played.
What does Abel Crespo Gavilan play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Abel Crespo Gavilan opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.Nc3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Crespo Gavilan answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Abel Crespo Gavilan play as White?
As White, Abel Crespo Gavilan's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Crespo Gavilan play as Black?
As Black, Abel Crespo Gavilan most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Abel Crespo Gavilan's FIDE rating?
Abel Crespo Gavilan is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,027 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Abel Crespo Gavilan played?
Our database contains 42 games by Abel Crespo Gavilan, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Crespo Gavilan?
42 games by Abel Crespo Gavilan 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.