Prepare against Celestino Redondo Varela
Spain · World #123,846 classical · FIDE ID 2278030
When preparing against Celestino Redondo Varela, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 33 games by Celestino Redondo Varela, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Celestino Redondo Varela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Celestino Redondo Varela 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 | 1,663 | 1,936 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 4 | 16 | 39.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Celestino Redondo Varela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Celestino Redondo Varela's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (6% of these games) — Varela usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Celestino Redondo Varela's chess games
All 33 games by Celestino Redondo Varela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos | 1,966 | 14th Benidorm Open U2000 | B92 |
| Jul 2017 | Victor Calderon Mosteirin | 1,461 | 32nd Ferrol Open | C13 |
| Jul 2016 | Jose Manuel Tenreiro | 1,378 | 31st Ferrol Open | C41 |
| Aug 2018 | Paula Suarez Gomez | 1,327 | 6th Pontevedra Open B | C01 |
| Jul 2017 | Lorenzo Gonzalez Taboada | 1,295 | 32nd Ferrol Open | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,416 |
| 31st Ferrol Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,573 |
| 32nd Ferrol Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,734 |
| 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2007 | 4 | 2 | 1,977 |
| 15th Arteixo Concello U2200 Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,519 |
| 4th Sanxenxo Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,198 |
| 14th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Celestino Redondo Varela's chess games?
33 games by Celestino Redondo Varela, from Oct 2006 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 Celestino Redondo Varela has played.
What does Celestino Redondo Varela play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Celestino Redondo Varela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Celestino Redondo Varela answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Celestino Redondo Varela play as White?
As White, Celestino Redondo Varela's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Celestino Redondo Varela play as Black?
As Black, Celestino Redondo Varela most often plays: French: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Celestino Redondo Varela's FIDE rating?
Celestino Redondo Varela is currently rated 1,663 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Celestino Redondo Varela played?
Our database contains 33 games by Celestino Redondo Varela, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Celestino Redondo Varela?
33 games by Celestino Redondo Varela 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.