Prepare against Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique
Cuba · World #13,997 classical · FIDE ID 3531899
When preparing against Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique 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 | 2,117 | 2,128 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,027 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,262 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 52.9% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 66.7% | 79.2% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Xique usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Xique usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Xique usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Xique usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Xique usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Xique usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's chess games
All 34 games by Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2020 - Sep 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Diego Torres Ymas | 2,234 | Havana Gilberto Garcia Memorial C | B25 |
| Apr 2026 | Hector Jose Linares Orellana | 2,146 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | C09 |
| Sep 2026 | Oscar Luis Hernandez Sosa | 2,060 | Pedro Julio Garcia in Memoriam Open | A00 |
| Sep 2026 | Andy Rody Hernandez Santana | 2,045 | Pedro Julio Garcia in Memoriam Open | A00 |
| Apr 2026 | Caleb Vargas Arguedas | 2,025 | Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | D32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Julio Garcia in Memoriam Open | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,258 |
| Havana Giraldilla Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,907 |
| Havana Gilberto Garcia Memorial C | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| Campeonato Centroamericano y del Caribe U20 San José 2026 | Absoluto | 2026 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's chess games?
34 games by Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique, from Jan 2020 to Sep 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 Raul Gonzalez Xique has played.
What does Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique play as White?
As White, Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique's FIDE rating?
Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique played?
Our database contains 34 games by Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique, covering Jan 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 7 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique?
34 games by Cesar Raul Gonzalez Xique 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.