Prepare against Angel Serrano Almendros
FM · Spain · World #3,141 classical · FIDE ID 24561584
Our database contains 172 games by Angel Serrano Almendros, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Angel Serrano Almendros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Angel Serrano Almendros 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 | 2,333 | 2,362 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,284 | 2,319 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 92 | 39 | 41 | 53.5% |
| As White | 78 | 45 | 18 | 15 | 57.7% |
| As Black | 94 | 47 | 21 | 26 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Angel Serrano Almendros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Angel Serrano Almendros's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 70.5% | 64.5% |
| d4 | 12 | 15.4% | 91.7% |
| a3 | 11 | 14.1% | 68.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 64.5% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Almendros usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Almendros usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Almendros usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 91.7% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Almendros usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Almendros usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 33 | 71.7% | 69.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 41.7% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 11 | 30.6% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 27.8% | 45.0% |
Angel Serrano Almendros's chess games
All 172 games by Angel Serrano Almendros in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 92 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Harry Grieve | 2,508 | Campeonato de España por Equipos de Club de Segunda División SUR | C02 |
| May 2026 | Diego Macias Pino | 2,459 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Fiorito,Francisco | 2,452 | Granada Chess Open 2026 | C00 |
| Feb 2021 | Stefan Mazur | 2,416 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | C11 |
| Feb 2021 | Anna M. Sargsyan | 2,392 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,843 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,502 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,451 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 1,863 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,344 |
| 4th Bambuchess Magistral | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,262 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Rápido | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Angel Serrano Almendros's chess games?
172 games by Angel Serrano Almendros, from Jan 2016 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 Serrano Almendros has played.
What does Angel Serrano Almendros play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Angel Serrano Almendros opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.a3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Angel Serrano Almendros answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Angel Serrano Almendros play as White?
As White, Angel Serrano Almendros's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Angel Serrano Almendros play as Black?
As Black, Angel Serrano Almendros most often plays: Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Angel Serrano Almendros's FIDE rating?
Angel Serrano Almendros is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,284 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Angel Serrano Almendros played?
Our database contains 172 games by Angel Serrano Almendros, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses (53.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Angel Serrano Almendros?
172 games by Angel Serrano Almendros 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.