Prepare against Carlos Casares Cabanas
Spain · World #23,156 classical · FIDE ID 2216175
Our database contains 179 games by Carlos Casares Cabanas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Casares Cabanas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Casares Cabanas 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 | 2,032 | 2,251 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,190 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 57 | 41 | 81 | 31.8% |
| As White | 91 | 31 | 25 | 35 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 26 | 16 | 46 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Casares Cabanas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Casares Cabanas's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 86.8% | 51.9% |
| b3 | 10 | 11.0% | 20.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues Nf3 (43.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.b3 — 11% of White games, 20.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Cabanas usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 77.8% | 31.4% |
| e5 | 10 | 22.2% | 45.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 23.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Carlos Casares Cabanas's chess games
All 179 games by Carlos Casares Cabanas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 57 wins, 41 draws, 81 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E66 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A64 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Francisco Javier Sanz Alonso | 2,435 | chT-ESP Div 2 | B82 |
| Aug 2019 | Julio Suarez Gomez | 2,433 | 7th Pontevedra Open | B15 |
| Jan 1998 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,365 | chT-ESP | B33 |
| Aug 2006 | Alexander Pena Riasco | 2,313 | chT-ESP T1a Norte | A36 |
| Aug 2005 | Diego Adrian Espineira Gonzalez | 2,310 | Villagarcia de Arosa Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 11 | 7 | 2,278 |
| Lugo O Teu Xacobeo | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| Pedrido Memorial | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Lugo | 2020 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,323 |
| 2nd Merida Open | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,155 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,878 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Casares Cabanas's chess games?
179 games by Carlos Casares Cabanas, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Casares Cabanas has played.
What does Carlos Casares Cabanas play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Carlos Casares Cabanas opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Casares Cabanas answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Carlos Casares Cabanas play as White?
As White, Carlos Casares Cabanas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (10 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Casares Cabanas play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Casares Cabanas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 15.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Carlos Casares Cabanas's FIDE rating?
Carlos Casares Cabanas is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Carlos Casares Cabanas played?
Our database contains 179 games by Carlos Casares Cabanas, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 41 draws, 81 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Casares Cabanas?
179 games by Carlos Casares Cabanas 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.