Prepare against Carlos Larduet Despaigne
IM · Cuba · World #4,615 classical · FIDE ID 3500780
When preparing against Carlos Larduet Despaigne, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (46%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 41.7% over 36 games.
Our database contains 275 games by Carlos Larduet Despaigne, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Larduet Despaigne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Larduet Despaigne 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 | 2,284 | 2,397 | Sep 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,293 | 2,383 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 275 | 92 | 118 | 65 | 33.5% |
| As White | 136 | 45 | 64 | 27 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 139 | 47 | 54 | 38 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Larduet Despaigne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Larduet Despaigne's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 67 | 49.6% | 56.7% |
| e4 | 50 | 37.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 7.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Despaigne usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 8.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 45.7% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 18 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Carlos Larduet Despaigne's chess games
All 275 games by Carlos Larduet Despaigne in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 92 wins, 118 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 36 | 15/11/10 | 41.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Walter Arencibia Rodriguez | 2,560 | ch-CUB | E15 |
| Aug 2009 | Roi Reinaldo Castineira | 2,503 | 12th Barcelona Sants Open | B56 |
| May 2008 | Frank De La Paz Perdomo | 2,483 | 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | C54 |
| Aug 2012 | Rolando Alarcon Casellas | 2,471 | Badalona Open A 38th | B63 |
| Jun 2009 | Alexey Fernandez Cardoso | 2,399 | 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CUB | 1997 | 33 | 14 | 2,296 |
| Ciego de Avila | 1997 | 13 | 8 | 2,416 |
| Capablanca Memorial C | 1992 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 32nd | 1997 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,153 |
| 42nd Capablanca Memorial Open | 2007 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,419 |
| 43rd Capablanca Memorial Open | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,386 |
| 44th Capablanca Memorial Open | 2009 | 10 | 5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Larduet Despaigne's chess games?
275 games by Carlos Larduet Despaigne, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Larduet Despaigne has played.
What does Carlos Larduet Despaigne play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Carlos Larduet Despaigne opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Larduet Despaigne answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games).
What openings does Carlos Larduet Despaigne play as White?
As White, Carlos Larduet Despaigne's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Larduet Despaigne play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Larduet Despaigne most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Carlos Larduet Despaigne's FIDE rating?
Carlos Larduet Despaigne is currently rated 2,284 in classical chess and 2,293 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,397 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Carlos Larduet Despaigne played?
Our database contains 275 games by Carlos Larduet Despaigne, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 118 draws, 65 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Larduet Despaigne?
275 games by Carlos Larduet Despaigne 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.