Prepare against Carlos Espinosa Cebrian
Spain · World #27,433 classical · FIDE ID 32067291
When preparing against Carlos Espinosa Cebrian, expect 1.d4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Carlos Espinosa Cebrian, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Espinosa Cebrian 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 | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 1,979 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 1,949 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 21 | 8 | 16 | 46.7% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 69.6% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Cebrian usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's chess games
All 45 games by Carlos Espinosa Cebrian in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jose Luis Ayala Abenza | 2,149 | Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | D15 |
| May 2014 | Josep Salazar Navas | 1,964 | Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Xavier Colom Andres | 1,949 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A21 |
| Jul 2013 | Gabriel Cartro Turu | 1,944 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E01 |
| Apr 2014 | Adrian Garcia Ruiz | 1,944 | Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,903 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,935 |
| 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| Barcelona Llobregat Open 5th | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,072 |
| 5th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2014 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,065 |
| Barcelona Barri Gotic Open 3rd | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,902 |
| 14th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,788 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's chess games?
45 games by Carlos Espinosa Cebrian, from Jan 2012 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 Espinosa Cebrian has played.
What does Carlos Espinosa Cebrian play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Carlos Espinosa Cebrian opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Espinosa Cebrian answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Carlos Espinosa Cebrian play as White?
As White, Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Espinosa Cebrian play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Espinosa Cebrian most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Carlos Espinosa Cebrian's FIDE rating?
Carlos Espinosa Cebrian is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Carlos Espinosa Cebrian played?
Our database contains 45 games by Carlos Espinosa Cebrian, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Espinosa Cebrian?
45 games by Carlos Espinosa Cebrian 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.