Prepare against Alfonso Martinez Escandell
Spain · World #31,984 classical · FIDE ID 2284014
When preparing against Alfonso Martinez Escandell, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%).
Our database contains 69 games by Alfonso Martinez Escandell, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Alfonso Martinez Escandell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfonso Martinez Escandell 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 | 1,974 | 2,049 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,972 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 25 | 14 | 30 | 36.2% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfonso Martinez Escandell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfonso Martinez Escandell's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 78.8% | 48.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 48.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Escandell usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Escandell usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Escandell usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Escandell usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Escandell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Escandell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Alfonso Martinez Escandell's chess games
All 69 games by Alfonso Martinez Escandell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 25 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Alejandro Roig Aguilar | 2,189 | 11th Benimodo U2200 Open | B27 |
| Jan 2009 | Guillem Rovira Agusti | 2,005 | Valencia Autonomico Center B | B25 |
| Jan 2009 | Miguel Angel Rosello Huet | 1,984 | Valencia Autonomico Center B | C01 |
| Dec 2010 | Francisco Marcos Herrero | 1,909 | 9th Benidorm Open U2000 | B57 |
| Jan 2004 | Miguel Gomar Juan | 1,870 | ch-Alzira Preferente | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almansa Open B 6th | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 6 | 2 | – |
| ch-Alzira A | 2003 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| 7th Alzira Chrismas | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,938 |
| Valencia Autonomico Center B | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| ch-Alzira Preferente | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 1,819 |
| 3rd Xativa Murta Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,809 |
| Xativa Murta Open 4th | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,978 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfonso Martinez Escandell's chess games?
69 games by Alfonso Martinez Escandell, from Jan 2007 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 Alfonso Martinez Escandell has played.
What does Alfonso Martinez Escandell play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Alfonso Martinez Escandell opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfonso Martinez Escandell answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Alfonso Martinez Escandell play as White?
As White, Alfonso Martinez Escandell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfonso Martinez Escandell play as Black?
As Black, Alfonso Martinez Escandell most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Alfonso Martinez Escandell's FIDE rating?
Alfonso Martinez Escandell is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,049 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Alfonso Martinez Escandell played?
Our database contains 69 games by Alfonso Martinez Escandell, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfonso Martinez Escandell?
69 games by Alfonso Martinez Escandell 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.