Prepare against Carlos Busom Isach
CM · Spain · World #16,153 classical · FIDE ID 2208075
When preparing against Carlos Busom Isach, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (46%).
Our database contains 132 games by Carlos Busom Isach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Busom Isach's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Busom Isach 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 | 2,093 | 2,222 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 64 | 46 | 22 | 48.5% |
| As White | 67 | 34 | 20 | 13 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 65 | 30 | 26 | 9 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Busom Isach's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Busom Isach's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 44.8% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 10.4% | 85.7% |
| e3 | 5 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Isach usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Isach usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Isach usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Isach usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Isach usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (6% of these games) — Isach usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 31.6% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 12 | 31.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 18.4% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Carlos Busom Isach's chess games
All 132 games by Carlos Busom Isach 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: 64 wins, 46 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Josep Lluis Maroto Borras | 2,320 | chT-Catalunya | C01 |
| Jan 1997 | Eduard Yepes Martinez | 2,300 | chT-Catalunya | D46 |
| Jan 1996 | Juan Alberto Ramirez Gonzalez | 2,265 | Mataro Open A | C26 |
| Jan 2002 | Antonio Fernandez Cazorla | 2,233 | 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | B08 |
| Jan 1998 | Antoni Benet Catala | 2,225 | chT-Catalunya | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2002 | 15 | 9 | 2,252 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1998 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,138 |
| Mataro Open A | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,424 |
| 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | 2002 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,319 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | 2014 | 8 | 6 | 2,124 |
| Igualada Open 14th | 2019 | 8 | 6 | 2,007 |
| 15th Maresme Open | 2018 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| Llobregat Open 3rd | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Busom Isach's chess games?
132 games by Carlos Busom Isach, 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 Carlos Busom Isach has played.
What does Carlos Busom Isach play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Carlos Busom Isach opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Busom Isach answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carlos Busom Isach play as White?
As White, Carlos Busom Isach's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Busom Isach play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Busom Isach most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Carlos Busom Isach's FIDE rating?
Carlos Busom Isach is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Carlos Busom Isach played?
Our database contains 132 games by Carlos Busom Isach, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 46 draws, 22 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Busom Isach?
132 games by Carlos Busom Isach 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.