Prepare against Cesar Lasanta Rica
FM · Spain · World #13,992 classical · FIDE ID 2251620
When preparing against Cesar Lasanta Rica, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 103 games by Cesar Lasanta Rica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Lasanta Rica's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Lasanta Rica 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 | 2,116 | 2,305 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,183 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,183 | 2,214 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 38 | 39 | 26 | 36.9% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 16 | 26 | 13 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Lasanta Rica's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Lasanta Rica's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 83.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.3% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rica usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rica usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Rica usually continues d5 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Rica usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Rica usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Cesar Lasanta Rica's chess games
All 103 games by Cesar Lasanta Rica 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: 38 wins, 39 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Juan Pablo Garcia Melgar | 2,275 | chT-ESP Premier North | B42 |
| Apr 2007 | Antonio Campos | 2,263 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | A30 |
| Feb 2022 | Sergi Obon Temprano | 2,252 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D11 |
| Mar 2023 | Joseph Ryan | 2,230 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | C79 |
| Mar 2006 | Manuel Angel Roche Simon | 2,212 | chT-ESP Autonomico | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 2,298 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,443 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,181 |
| Zaragoza San Jose Open | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-Aragon | 1992 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,440 |
| 10th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 2,032 |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,130 |
| ARAEQ1 Open | 1997 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,470 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Lasanta Rica's chess games?
103 games by Cesar Lasanta Rica, 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 Cesar Lasanta Rica has played.
What does Cesar Lasanta Rica play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Cesar Lasanta Rica opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Lasanta Rica answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Cesar Lasanta Rica play as White?
As White, Cesar Lasanta Rica's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Lasanta Rica play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Lasanta Rica most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Cesar Lasanta Rica's FIDE rating?
Cesar Lasanta Rica is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,183 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Cesar Lasanta Rica played?
Our database contains 103 games by Cesar Lasanta Rica, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 39 draws, 26 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Lasanta Rica?
103 games by Cesar Lasanta Rica 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.