Prepare against Albert Pau Plana
Spain · World #39,618 classical · FIDE ID 2265273
Our database contains 43 games by Albert Pau Plana, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albert Pau Plana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Pau Plana 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 | 1,937 | 2,126 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 2,114 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,029 | 2,071 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 39.5% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 95.8% | 65.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 65.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Plana usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Plana usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Plana usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Plana usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Albert Pau Plana's chess games
All 43 games by Albert Pau Plana in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A54 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Andres Gallardo Garcia | 2,352 | Parla Open 22nd | B50 |
| Feb 2020 | Manuel Llopis de Aysa | 2,066 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A42 |
| Jul 2006 | Juan Antonio Davicce Canada | 2,056 | Galapagar Open 07th | D02 |
| May 2024 | Antonio Alonso Gomez | 1,821 | 4th Blanes Open | D06 |
| Aug 2018 | Jaume Vinas Serra | 1,809 | 19th Miquel Mas Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Figueres Open 8th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,866 |
| 7th Figueres Nadal Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,898 |
| 4th Blanes Open | 2024 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 19th Miquel Mas Open | 2018 | 4 | 3 | 2,021 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,815 |
| Parla Open 22nd | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,302 |
| 20th Miquel Mas Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,872 |
| Galapagar Open 07th | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,052 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Pau Plana's chess games?
43 games by Albert Pau Plana, from Oct 2005 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 Albert Pau Plana has played.
What does Albert Pau Plana play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Albert Pau Plana opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Pau Plana answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Albert Pau Plana play as White?
As White, Albert Pau Plana's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Pau Plana play as Black?
As Black, Albert Pau Plana most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Albert Pau Plana's FIDE rating?
Albert Pau Plana is currently rated 1,937 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 2,029 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,126 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Albert Pau Plana played?
Our database contains 43 games by Albert Pau Plana, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Pau Plana?
43 games by Albert Pau Plana 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.