Prepare against Antonio Sala Espi
Spain · World #93,277 classical · FIDE ID 2281481
When preparing against Antonio Sala Espi, expect 1.c4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (36%).
Our database contains 88 games by Antonio Sala Espi, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antonio Sala Espi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antonio Sala Espi 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 | 1,749 | 1,763 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 34 | 13 | 41 | 38.6% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 49 | 18 | 8 | 23 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antonio Sala Espi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antonio Sala Espi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 48.7% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.6% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 58.3% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 49% of White games, 36.8% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Espi usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Espi usually continues Nc3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Espi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Espi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Espi usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Espi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 86.4% | 36.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 36.4% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 27.3% | 8.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Antonio Sala Espi's chess games
All 88 games by Antonio Sala Espi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Jul 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Juan Bautista Marco Catala | 1,998 | 26th Cullera Open | B08 |
| Feb 2009 | Antonio Martinez Fabra | 1,960 | Valencia Autonomico Center B | C00 |
| Jul 2003 | Emilio Castillo Pla | 1,960 | 24th Cullera Open U2000 | C00 |
| Jul 2004 | Sonia Gil Quilez | 1,883 | 25th Cullera Open B | A21 |
| Jul 2007 | Ana Maria Hernandez Jimenez | 1,867 | Cullera Open B | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullera Open B | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,891 |
| ch-Alzira Primera | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,101 |
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,809 |
| ch-Alzira A | 2003 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Xeraco Region-ch Primera | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,876 |
| 4th Silla Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,962 |
| 25th Cullera Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antonio Sala Espi's chess games?
88 games by Antonio Sala Espi, from Jan 2006 to Jul 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 Sala Espi has played.
What does Antonio Sala Espi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Antonio Sala Espi opens with 1.c4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antonio Sala Espi answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Antonio Sala Espi play as White?
As White, Antonio Sala Espi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antonio Sala Espi play as Black?
As Black, Antonio Sala Espi most often plays: Dutch Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Antonio Sala Espi's FIDE rating?
Antonio Sala Espi is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Antonio Sala Espi played?
Our database contains 88 games by Antonio Sala Espi, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 41 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antonio Sala Espi?
88 games by Antonio Sala Espi 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.