Prepare against Antonio Granero Roca
IM · Spain · World #4,824 classical · FIDE ID 2210509
When preparing against Antonio Granero Roca, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 908 games by Antonio Granero Roca, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Granero Roca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Granero Roca 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 | 2,278 | 2,450 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,401 | Sep 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,309 | 2,439 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 908 | 411 | 267 | 230 | 45.3% |
| As White | 459 | 217 | 131 | 111 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 449 | 194 | 136 | 119 | 43.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Granero Roca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Granero Roca's side.
First moves as White (459 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 286 | 62.3% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 110 | 24.0% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 55 | 12.0% | 66.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Roca usually continues c4 (56.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Roca usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Roca usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 67.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Roca usually continues c4 (69.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Roca usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Roca usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 45.0% | 58.0% |
| c6 | 72 | 32.4% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 41 | 18.5% | 47.6% |
| d6 | 8 | 3.6% | 93.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 154 | 96.3% | 59.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.1% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Antonio Granero Roca's chess games
All 908 games by Antonio Granero Roca in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 411 wins, 267 draws, 230 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 46 | 18/14/14 | 39.1% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 43 | 23/9/11 | 53.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 30 | 16/8/6 | 53.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 27 | 14/10/3 | 51.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 39 | 16/12/11 | 41.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 37 | 14/13/10 | 37.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 17/6/9 | 53.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 28 | 15/6/7 | 53.6% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 10/5/6 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/3/5 | 57.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 10/4/0 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Renier Vazquez Igarza | 2,553 | 24th Collado Villalba Open | E91 |
| May 2009 | Mihai Suba | 2,542 | 22nd Benidorm Open | A55 |
| Jan 2010 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,541 | 20th La Pobla de Lillet Open | E46 |
| Mar 2009 | Kirill Bryzgalin | 2,537 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | D15 |
| Jul 2023 | Hannes Stefansson | 2,532 | 4th Valencia Cuna Open | E39 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montserrat Open | 2025 | 35 | 25.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2019 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-Valencia | 2018 | 25 | 17.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 18 | 16.5 | 2,567 |
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 16 | 8 | 2,393 |
| 4th Alicante Open | 2024 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1995 | 14 | 9 | 2,350 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-A | 2009 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,458 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Slobodan Kovacevic (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Granero Roca's chess games?
908 games by Antonio Granero Roca, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Antonio Granero Roca has played.
What does Antonio Granero Roca play on the first move as White?
Across 459 games with White in our database, Antonio Granero Roca opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Granero Roca answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Antonio Granero Roca play as White?
As White, Antonio Granero Roca's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 53.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (33 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 459 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Granero Roca play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Granero Roca most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (39 games, 41.0% win rate); English Opening (37 games, 37.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (32 games, 53.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 449 games.
What is Antonio Granero Roca's FIDE rating?
Antonio Granero Roca is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,309 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,450 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Antonio Granero Roca played?
Our database contains 908 games by Antonio Granero Roca, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 411 wins, 267 draws, 230 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Granero Roca?
908 games by Antonio Granero Roca 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.