Prepare against Bernardo Coves Tomas
Spain · World #115,848 classical · FIDE ID 2224364
When preparing against Bernardo Coves Tomas, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 73 games by Bernardo Coves Tomas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernardo Coves Tomas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernardo Coves Tomas 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 | 1,685 | 2,003 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 34.2% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 38 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernardo Coves Tomas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernardo Coves Tomas's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 58.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tomas usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Tomas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tomas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Tomas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Bernardo Coves Tomas's chess games
All 73 games by Bernardo Coves Tomas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Mathieu Tournier | 2,253 | 16th Mislata Open | C50 |
| Oct 2009 | Manuel Cortes Recaman | 1,850 | ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | A85 |
| Oct 2013 | Daniel Alvarez Gutierrez | 1,670 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | D37 |
| Sep 2013 | Juan Jose Lozano Bernal | 1,638 | Burjassot Irt | D95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burjasot Preferente | 1996 | 13 | 7 | – |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 9 | 6 | – |
| chT-Manises | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,815 |
| Pref Open | 1992 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open A | 2004 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Valencia Centro Clubs tt | 2003 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,267 |
| Mislata Open B 20th | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernardo Coves Tomas's chess games?
73 games by Bernardo Coves Tomas, from Apr 2003 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 Bernardo Coves Tomas has played.
What does Bernardo Coves Tomas play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Bernardo Coves Tomas opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernardo Coves Tomas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernardo Coves Tomas play as White?
As White, Bernardo Coves Tomas's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernardo Coves Tomas play as Black?
As Black, Bernardo Coves Tomas most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Bernardo Coves Tomas's FIDE rating?
Bernardo Coves Tomas is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Bernardo Coves Tomas played?
Our database contains 73 games by Bernardo Coves Tomas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 26 draws, 22 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernardo Coves Tomas?
73 games by Bernardo Coves Tomas 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.