Prepare against David Barcelo Sola
Spain · World #29,275 classical · FIDE ID 2271222
Our database contains 116 games by David Barcelo Sola, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Barcelo Sola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Barcelo Sola 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 | 1,990 | 2,224 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,025 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 34 | 31 | 51 | 29.3% |
| As White | 52 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 64 | 14 | 17 | 33 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Barcelo Sola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Barcelo Sola's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Sola usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sola usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Sola usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 81.5% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
David Barcelo Sola's chess games
All 116 games by David Barcelo Sola in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 34 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,375 | chT-Catalunya GpA final | B83 |
| Feb 2019 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,303 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B31 |
| Jan 2016 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,217 | 5th Barcelona Guinardo Open | B12 |
| Feb 2022 | Reginald Martyr | 2,217 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B41 |
| Mar 2020 | Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez | 2,146 | chT-Catalunya Final A+B | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,089 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,970 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,859 |
| 35th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 29th La Pobla de Lillet Open A | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Barcelo Sola's chess games?
116 games by David Barcelo Sola, from Jan 2004 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 David Barcelo Sola has played.
What does David Barcelo Sola play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, David Barcelo Sola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Barcelo Sola answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does David Barcelo Sola play as White?
As White, David Barcelo Sola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Barcelo Sola play as Black?
As Black, David Barcelo Sola most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is David Barcelo Sola's FIDE rating?
David Barcelo Sola is currently rated 1,990 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jul 2004).
How many games has David Barcelo Sola played?
Our database contains 116 games by David Barcelo Sola, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 31 draws, 51 losses (29.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Barcelo Sola?
116 games by David Barcelo Sola 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.