Prepare against Carlos Mate Adan
FM · Spain · World #7,276 classical · FIDE ID 2213931
Our database contains 148 games by Carlos Mate Adan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Mate Adan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Mate Adan 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 | 2,219 | 2,343 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,301 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,275 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 68 | 37 | 43 | 45.9% |
| As White | 69 | 32 | 17 | 20 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 79 | 36 | 20 | 23 | 45.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Mate Adan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Mate Adan's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 71.0% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 26.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Adan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Adan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Adan usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Adan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Adan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Adan usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 20.0% | 68.8% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Carlos Mate Adan's chess games
All 148 games by Carlos Mate Adan 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: 68 wins, 37 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 24 | 8/8/8 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2001 | Manuel Granados Gomez | 2,428 | ch-ESP Open A | C28 |
| Aug 1999 | Jose Candela Perez | 2,417 | ch-ESP | B38 |
| Nov 2001 | Marcial Garcia Carbo | 2,360 | ch-ESP Open A | B34 |
| Aug 2014 | Daniel Escobar Dominguez | 2,338 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B20 |
| Dec 2001 | Carlos Nava Pereda | 2,337 | 10th Erandio Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 2000 | 20 | 9 | 2,288 |
| ch-ESP Open A | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,415 |
| 18th Burgas Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,156 |
| Erandio Open 11th | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,544 |
| chT-Cantabria Honor | 2009 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,434 |
| 23rd Erandio Open | 2014 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,360 |
| 02nd Benidorm Open U2300 | 2002 | 8 | 6 | 2,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Mate Adan's chess games?
148 games by Carlos Mate Adan, 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 Mate Adan has played.
What does Carlos Mate Adan play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Carlos Mate Adan opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Mate Adan answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games).
What openings does Carlos Mate Adan play as White?
As White, Carlos Mate Adan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Mate Adan play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Mate Adan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Carlos Mate Adan's FIDE rating?
Carlos Mate Adan is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Carlos Mate Adan played?
Our database contains 148 games by Carlos Mate Adan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 37 draws, 43 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Mate Adan?
148 games by Carlos Mate Adan 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.