Prepare against Angel Martin Gonzalez
IM · Spain · World #10,363 classical · FIDE ID 2200104
When preparing against Angel Martin Gonzalez, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Declined as Black, 5.6% over 36 games.
Our database contains 1,123 games by Angel Martin Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Angel Martin Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Martin Gonzalez 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 | 2,164 | 2,414 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,332 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,361 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,123 | 403 | 357 | 363 | 35.9% |
| As White | 566 | 242 | 171 | 153 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 557 | 161 | 186 | 210 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Martin Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Martin Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (566 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 558 | 98.6% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (58.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 222 | 96.1% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.2% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 72.4% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 52 | 26.5% | 28.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Angel Martin Gonzalez's chess games
All 1,123 games by Angel Martin Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 403 wins, 357 draws, 363 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 78 | 34/16/28 | 43.6% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 23/9/12 | 52.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 36 | 10/13/13 | 27.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 33 | 9/13/11 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 17/6/5 | 60.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 9/10/8 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| D42 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 6/10/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 9/8/2 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 97 | 41/27/29 | 42.3% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 73 | 24/21/28 | 32.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 57 | 14/18/25 | 24.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 49 | 18/16/15 | 36.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 36 | 2/12/22 | 5.6% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 28 | 7/13/8 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 23 | 6/11/6 | 26.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 7/4/9 | 35.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 16 | 1/7/8 | 6.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,585 | Ponferrada Open 1 | B85 |
| Jan 1977 | Anthony Miles | 2,555 | Las Palmas | B43 |
| Jan 1993 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,555 | Benasque Open | A36 |
| Jan 1990 | Miodrag Todorcevic Antic | 2,550 | Benasque | B06 |
| Jan 1977 | Walter Browne | 2,545 | Las Palmas | B96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 109 | 67.5 | 2,431 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 104 | 60 | 2,437 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 80 | 45.5 | 2,379 |
| Barcelona Vulca | 1991 | 44 | 25 | 2,476 |
| Alicante | 1978 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,406 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2000 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,564 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 18 | 10 | 2,228 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez (19 games) · Jordi Magem Badals (14 games) · Antonio Gual Pascual (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Martin Gonzalez's chess games?
1,123 games by Angel Martin Gonzalez, from Apr 2003 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 Angel Martin Gonzalez has played.
What does Angel Martin Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 566 games with White in our database, Angel Martin Gonzalez opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Martin Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Angel Martin Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Angel Martin Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (78 games, 43.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (44 games, 52.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (36 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 566 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Martin Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Angel Martin Gonzalez most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (97 games, 42.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (73 games, 32.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (57 games, 24.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 557 games.
What is Angel Martin Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Angel Martin Gonzalez is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Angel Martin Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 1,123 games by Angel Martin Gonzalez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 403 wins, 357 draws, 363 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Martin Gonzalez?
1,123 games by Angel Martin Gonzalez 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.