Prepare against Anton Benet Catala
Spain · World #17,394 classical · FIDE ID 2201879
Our database contains 62 games by Anton Benet Catala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anton Benet Catala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Benet Catala 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 | 2,081 | 2,276 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,170 | Apr 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,173 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 18 | 17 | 27 | 29.0% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Benet Catala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Benet Catala's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g3 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 12 | 37.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.g3 — 44% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Catala usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Catala usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Catala usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Catala usually continues c3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Catala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Catala usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Anton Benet Catala's chess games
All 62 games by Anton Benet Catala 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: 18 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 3/4/9 | 18.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Alejandro Barbero Sendic | 2,336 | 24th Balaguer Rapid Open | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Guillermo Arias Boo | 2,305 | chT-Catalunya | C66 |
| Feb 2014 | Antonio Ayas Fernandez | 2,265 | chT-Catalunya | A07 |
| Mar 2014 | Sergi Pham Guerrero | 2,209 | chT-Catalunya | B12 |
| Apr 2008 | Evarist Perez Pastora | 2,171 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 21 | 8 | 2,208 |
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| L'Estartit Baix Ter U2200 | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Sitges Open | 1995 | 4 | 1 | 2,132 |
| 24th Balaguer Rapid Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,135 |
| Gold Coast Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,849 |
| Paris Open 1 | 1989 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,997 |
| Championship of Catalonia 2026 | Individual Absolute | 2nd Eliminatory | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Benet Catala's chess games?
62 games by Anton Benet Catala, 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 Anton Benet Catala has played.
What does Anton Benet Catala play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Anton Benet Catala opens with 1.g3 (44% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Benet Catala answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Anton Benet Catala play as White?
As White, Anton Benet Catala's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Benet Catala play as Black?
As Black, Anton Benet Catala most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Anton Benet Catala's FIDE rating?
Anton Benet Catala is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Anton Benet Catala played?
Our database contains 62 games by Anton Benet Catala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Benet Catala?
62 games by Anton Benet Catala 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.