Prepare against Carlos Rodriguez Montes
Spain · World #69,309 classical · FIDE ID 32009127
When preparing against Carlos Rodriguez Montes, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos Rodriguez Montes, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Rodriguez Montes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Rodriguez Montes 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 | 1,824 | 1,851 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,829 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Rodriguez Montes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Rodriguez Montes's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Montes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Montes usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Montes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Montes usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Carlos Rodriguez Montes's chess games
All 41 games by Carlos Rodriguez Montes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Aritz Mancha Otano | 1,971 | chT-Navarra Preferente | C24 |
| Oct 2016 | Cesareo Arrese-Igor Sanchez | 1,946 | chT-Navarra | C47 |
| Oct 2015 | Oskar Lazkoz Diez | 1,933 | chT-Navarra A | B05 |
| Nov 2012 | Carlos Francisco Soler Huguet | 1,887 | chT-Navarra Preferente | C23 |
| Dec 2009 | Luis David Jimenez Almeida | 1,839 | 4th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,769 |
| chT-Navarra A | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,870 |
| 5th Huarte Puente Foral Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,789 |
| 7th Huarte Puente Foral Open | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,866 |
| chT-Navarra Preferente | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 2,022 |
| chT-Navarra | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,892 |
| 34th San Sebastian Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,820 |
| ch-Navarra | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,612 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Rodriguez Montes's chess games?
41 games by Carlos Rodriguez Montes, from Sep 2009 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 Rodriguez Montes has played.
What does Carlos Rodriguez Montes play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Carlos Rodriguez Montes opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Rodriguez Montes answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Carlos Rodriguez Montes play as White?
As White, Carlos Rodriguez Montes's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Rodriguez Montes play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Rodriguez Montes most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Carlos Rodriguez Montes's FIDE rating?
Carlos Rodriguez Montes is currently rated 1,824 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Carlos Rodriguez Montes played?
Our database contains 41 games by Carlos Rodriguez Montes, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Rodriguez Montes?
41 games by Carlos Rodriguez Montes 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.