Prepare against Carles Grau Ferrer
Spain · World #53,863 classical · FIDE ID 2226731
Our database contains 65 games by Carles Grau Ferrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carles Grau Ferrer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Grau Ferrer 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 | 1,878 | 2,182 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,973 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,908 | 1,908 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 36.9% |
| As White | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carles Grau Ferrer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carles Grau Ferrer's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 70.4% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 29.6% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Ferrer usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Carles Grau Ferrer's chess games
All 65 games by Carles Grau Ferrer 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: 24 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Roland Berzinsh | 2,460 | Balaguer Open | B15 |
| Nov 2019 | Carlos Oliver Martinez-Fornes | 2,063 | 7th Cornella de Llobregat Open | E69 |
| Feb 2020 | Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos | 1,889 | ch-Tarragona Seniors | D00 |
| Dec 2015 | Emilio Sanchez Esteban | 1,863 | 2nd Sitges Sunway Open B | B22 |
| Dec 2015 | Manuel Santolaria Pena | 1,860 | 2nd Sitges Sunway Open B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Sitges Sunway Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,935 |
| 22nd Cardona Memorial | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,630 |
| ch-Tarragona Seniors | 2020 | 8 | 6 | 2,027 |
| 1st Salou Salauris Open | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 6 | 2 | 2,001 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,841 |
| Balaguer Open | 2001 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,559 |
| 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Grau Ferrer's chess games?
65 games by Carles Grau Ferrer, 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 Carles Grau Ferrer has played.
What does Carles Grau Ferrer play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Carles Grau Ferrer opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Grau Ferrer answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Carles Grau Ferrer play as White?
As White, Carles Grau Ferrer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Grau Ferrer play as Black?
As Black, Carles Grau Ferrer most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Carles Grau Ferrer's FIDE rating?
Carles Grau Ferrer is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,908 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Carles Grau Ferrer played?
Our database contains 65 games by Carles Grau Ferrer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Grau Ferrer?
65 games by Carles Grau Ferrer 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.