Prepare against Abel Otazu Casanes
Spain · World #87,834 classical · FIDE ID 54781604
When preparing against Abel Otazu Casanes, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 31 games by Abel Otazu Casanes, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Abel Otazu Casanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Otazu Casanes 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 | 1,765 | 1,917 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,707 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Otazu Casanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Otazu Casanes's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Casanes usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Casanes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Casanes usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Casanes usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Casanes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Abel Otazu Casanes's chess games
All 31 games by Abel Otazu Casanes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Carlos Roche Fraile | 1,988 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | B40 |
| Jul 2022 | Felix Alvarez Lee | 1,568 | ch-ESP U10 | B14 |
| Jul 2022 | Andrey Antoshin | 1,289 | ch-ESP U10 | B20 |
| Jul 2023 | Angel De Pablos Vicente | 1,288 | ch-ESP U10 | D02 |
| Jul 2022 | Aleksander Jaglinski | 1,249 | ch-ESP U10 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,364 |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,326 |
| 2nd Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,552 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,863 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,008 |
| Pepe Leuza Memorial | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,711 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Otazu Casanes's chess games?
31 games by Abel Otazu Casanes, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 Otazu Casanes has played.
What does Abel Otazu Casanes play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Abel Otazu Casanes opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Otazu Casanes answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...a6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games).
What openings does Abel Otazu Casanes play as White?
As White, Abel Otazu Casanes's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Snyder Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Otazu Casanes play as Black?
As Black, Abel Otazu Casanes most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Abel Otazu Casanes's FIDE rating?
Abel Otazu Casanes is currently rated 1,765 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Abel Otazu Casanes played?
Our database contains 31 games by Abel Otazu Casanes, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Otazu Casanes?
31 games by Abel Otazu Casanes 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.