Prepare against Carles Martin Barcelo
FM · Spain · World #4,113 classical · FIDE ID 24561444
When preparing against Carles Martin Barcelo, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 906 games by Carles Martin Barcelo, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carles Martin Barcelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carles Martin Barcelo 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 | 2,300 | 2,331 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,265 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,157 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 906 | 343 | 218 | 345 | 37.9% |
| As White | 456 | 188 | 106 | 162 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 450 | 155 | 112 | 183 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carles Martin Barcelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carles Martin Barcelo's side.
First moves as White (456 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 396 | 86.8% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 38 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 4.6% | 28.6% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues d4 (47.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Barcelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| c6 | 45 | 21.0% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 24 | 11.2% | 47.9% |
| Nc6 | 13 | 6.1% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.7% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (155 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 117 | 75.5% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 24 | 15.5% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 5.2% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Carles Martin Barcelo's chess games
All 906 games by Carles Martin Barcelo in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 343 wins, 218 draws, 345 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 62 | 24/17/21 | 38.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 19/9/19 | 40.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 28 | 18/2/8 | 64.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 9/1/9 | 47.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 40 | 9/13/18 | 22.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 30 | 15/6/9 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 7/10/9 | 26.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/3/9 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/3/8 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alexey Sarana | 2,685 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Jan 2024 | Aryan Tari | 2,623 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| May 2023 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,606 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Apr 2023 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | D79 |
| Nov 2021 | Lucas Van Foreest | 2,532 | 2nd Castelldefels Llobregat Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 430 | 199.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2021 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 13 | 10 | 2,337 |
| Barcelona IM | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,310 |
| 13th Barcelona IM | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,175 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 2,250 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
| 09 Barcelona IM | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carles Martin Barcelo's chess games?
906 games by Carles Martin Barcelo, from Aug 2015 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 Carles Martin Barcelo has played.
What does Carles Martin Barcelo play on the first move as White?
Across 456 games with White in our database, Carles Martin Barcelo opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carles Martin Barcelo answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Carles Martin Barcelo play as White?
As White, Carles Martin Barcelo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (62 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (47 games, 40.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 456 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carles Martin Barcelo play as Black?
As Black, Carles Martin Barcelo most often plays: Indian Defense (40 games, 22.5% win rate); French Defense (30 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 26.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 450 games.
What is Carles Martin Barcelo's FIDE rating?
Carles Martin Barcelo is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Carles Martin Barcelo played?
Our database contains 906 games by Carles Martin Barcelo, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 343 wins, 218 draws, 345 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carles Martin Barcelo?
906 games by Carles Martin Barcelo 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.