Prepare against Carlos Paniagua Quinones
Spain · World #79,958 classical · FIDE ID 24573728
When preparing against Carlos Paniagua Quinones, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 53 games by Carlos Paniagua Quinones, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Paniagua Quinones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Paniagua Quinones 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 | 1,790 | 1,815 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,763 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,820 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 21 | 11 | 21 | 39.6% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Paniagua Quinones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Paniagua Quinones's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 96.3% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Quinones usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Quinones usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Quinones usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Quinones usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Paniagua Quinones's chess games
All 53 games by Carlos Paniagua Quinones in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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, 11 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Damiano Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | Sergio Lozano Freras | 1,945 | Madrid Vicalvaro Open | B42 |
| Jun 2018 | Antonio Alcojor Patilla | 1,599 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | B76 |
| May 2018 | Alonso Lopez Nunez | 1,544 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | B34 |
| May 2018 | Jose Municio Zuniga | 1,517 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | B40 |
| Apr 2018 | Juan Manuel Menendez Domens | 1,505 | 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39th Collado Villalba Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,599 |
| 36th Collado Villalba Open B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,567 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,480 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 1,816 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| Madrid Vicalvaro Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,615 |
| 9th Tres Cantos Open | 2017 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,641 |
| 40th Collado Villalba Open | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Paniagua Quinones's chess games?
53 games by Carlos Paniagua Quinones, from Apr 2016 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 Paniagua Quinones has played.
What does Carlos Paniagua Quinones play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Carlos Paniagua Quinones opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Paniagua Quinones answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...b6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Carlos Paniagua Quinones play as White?
As White, Carlos Paniagua Quinones's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Paniagua Quinones play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Paniagua Quinones most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Carlos Paniagua Quinones's FIDE rating?
Carlos Paniagua Quinones is currently rated 1,790 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Carlos Paniagua Quinones played?
Our database contains 53 games by Carlos Paniagua Quinones, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Paniagua Quinones?
53 games by Carlos Paniagua Quinones 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.