Prepare against Antonio Gual Pascual
IM · Spain · World #4,969 classical · FIDE ID 2200589
When preparing against Antonio Gual Pascual, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 29.1% over 55 games.
Our database contains 941 games by Antonio Gual Pascual, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Gual Pascual's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Gual Pascual 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 | 2,274 | 2,480 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,262 | 2,456 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,232 | 2,389 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 941 | 442 | 289 | 210 | 47.0% |
| As White | 469 | 236 | 139 | 94 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 472 | 206 | 150 | 116 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Gual Pascual's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Gual Pascual's side.
First moves as White (469 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 401 | 85.5% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 33 | 7.0% | 60.6% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 7.0% | 42.4% |
| e4 | 2 | 0.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 67.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (65.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 60.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 35.5% | 65.4% |
| d6 | 70 | 31.8% | 69.3% |
| g6 | 44 | 20.0% | 60.2% |
| e6 | 13 | 5.9% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 5.5% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 75 | 43.4% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 43 | 24.9% | 57.0% |
| f5 | 42 | 24.3% | 69.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 4.0% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Antonio Gual Pascual's chess games
All 941 games by Antonio Gual Pascual 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: 442 wins, 289 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 69 | 33/19/17 | 47.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 57 | 32/13/12 | 56.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 49 | 28/15/6 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 40 | 23/11/6 | 57.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 35 | 20/7/8 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 96 | 42/26/28 | 43.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 70 | 37/21/12 | 52.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 55 | 16/28/11 | 29.1% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 50 | 30/4/16 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 44 | 23/12/9 | 52.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Oleg Korneev | 2,569 | chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Jordi Magem Badals | 2,565 | chT-Catalunya | A57 |
| Dec 2018 | Denis Kadric | 2,554 | 5th Sitges Sunway Open A | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Cristian-Dan Ionescu | 2,545 | Manresa Open | E44 |
| Dec 1996 | Mihai Suba | 2,520 | Barcelona Open Rapid | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 79 | 54.5 | 2,503 |
| St Cugat Open | 1998 | 50 | 39 | 2,537 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2018 | 49 | 28 | 2,399 |
| Barbera del Valles Open | 2000 | 46 | 29.5 | 2,437 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1998 | 42 | 31.5 | 2,452 |
| Terrassa Open | 1998 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,456 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2019 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,420 |
| Barcelona Vulca | 1990 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,387 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alfonso Jerez Perez (15 games) · Angel Martin Gonzalez (10 games) · Javier B. Campos Moreno (10 games) · Viktor Moskalenko (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Gual Pascual's chess games?
941 games by Antonio Gual Pascual, 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 Antonio Gual Pascual has played.
What does Antonio Gual Pascual play on the first move as White?
Across 469 games with White in our database, Antonio Gual Pascual opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Gual Pascual answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (24% of games).
What openings does Antonio Gual Pascual play as White?
As White, Antonio Gual Pascual's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (69 games, 47.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (57 games, 56.1% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 469 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Gual Pascual play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Gual Pascual most often plays: Modern Defense (96 games, 43.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (70 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (55 games, 29.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 472 games.
What is Antonio Gual Pascual's FIDE rating?
Antonio Gual Pascual is currently rated 2,274 in classical chess, 2,262 in rapid and 2,232 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,480 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Antonio Gual Pascual played?
Our database contains 941 games by Antonio Gual Pascual, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 442 wins, 289 draws, 210 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Gual Pascual?
941 games by Antonio Gual Pascual 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.