Prepare against Carlos Tudela Corbalan
FM · Spain · World #18,415 classical · FIDE ID 2250349
When preparing against Carlos Tudela Corbalan, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (28% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Carlos Tudela Corbalan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Tudela Corbalan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Tudela Corbalan 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 | 2,071 | 2,301 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,189 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,175 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 49 | 27 | 87 | 30.1% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 12 | 37 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 90 | 25 | 15 | 50 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Tudela Corbalan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Tudela Corbalan's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 60.3% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 20.5% | 36.7% |
| f4 | 7 | 9.6% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 5.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues f4 (87.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 36.7% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Corbalan usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 14 | 28.0% | 32.1% |
| e5 | 14 | 28.0% | 60.7% |
| c5 | 9 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 8 | 16.0% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 11.1% |
| f5 | 9 | 32.1% | 27.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 25.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Carlos Tudela Corbalan's chess games
All 163 games by Carlos Tudela Corbalan 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: 49 wins, 27 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | David Larino Nieto | 2,491 | 4th Mondariz Balneario Cemar Open | A41 |
| Mar 2013 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,487 | 40th La Roda Open | B01 |
| Apr 2019 | Kim Pilgaard | 2,418 | 46th La Roda Open | B07 |
| Apr 2019 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,377 | 46th La Roda Open | A20 |
| Aug 2008 | Daniel Paz Ladron De Guevara | 2,356 | chT-ESP Gp1 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 83rd ch-ESP | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
| 80th ch-ESP | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,184 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
| 18th ch-Murcia | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| 6th Once Open | 1993 | 8 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Santomera Open | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,375 |
| Mesa Open | 1993 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 10th Once Open | 1997 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,541 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Tudela Corbalan's chess games?
163 games by Carlos Tudela Corbalan, 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 Tudela Corbalan has played.
What does Carlos Tudela Corbalan play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Carlos Tudela Corbalan opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.f4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Tudela Corbalan answers 1...g6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...f5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Carlos Tudela Corbalan play as White?
As White, Carlos Tudela Corbalan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Tudela Corbalan play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Tudela Corbalan most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Carlos Tudela Corbalan's FIDE rating?
Carlos Tudela Corbalan is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Carlos Tudela Corbalan played?
Our database contains 163 games by Carlos Tudela Corbalan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 27 draws, 87 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Tudela Corbalan?
163 games by Carlos Tudela Corbalan 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.