Prepare against Cristian Barcelo Tizon
Spain · World #21,979 classical · FIDE ID 2210878
When preparing against Cristian Barcelo Tizon, expect 1.c4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 40 games by Cristian Barcelo Tizon, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristian Barcelo Tizon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristian Barcelo Tizon 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 | 2,041 | 2,153 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,048 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,079 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 16 | 4 | 20 | 40.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 1 | 10 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristian Barcelo Tizon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristian Barcelo Tizon's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 95% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tizon usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Tizon usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Tizon usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Tizon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Cristian Barcelo Tizon's chess games
All 40 games by Cristian Barcelo Tizon in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Joan Martorell Aguado | 2,230 | 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A37 |
| Feb 2014 | Francisco Fernandez Aguilar | 2,212 | 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A23 |
| Mar 2018 | Marc Almeria Vivo | 2,162 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B52 |
| Mar 2018 | Jordi Vall De Vilaramo | 2,137 | chT-Catalunya GpB final | A36 |
| Feb 2022 | Daniel Travesset Ribera | 2,101 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 5 | 1,919 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 2,001 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,286 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,962 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristian Barcelo Tizon's chess games?
40 games by Cristian Barcelo Tizon, from Jul 2007 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 Cristian Barcelo Tizon has played.
What does Cristian Barcelo Tizon play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Cristian Barcelo Tizon opens with 1.c4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristian Barcelo Tizon answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Cristian Barcelo Tizon play as White?
As White, Cristian Barcelo Tizon's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristian Barcelo Tizon play as Black?
As Black, Cristian Barcelo Tizon most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Cristian Barcelo Tizon's FIDE rating?
Cristian Barcelo Tizon is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,153 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Cristian Barcelo Tizon played?
Our database contains 40 games by Cristian Barcelo Tizon, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristian Barcelo Tizon?
40 games by Cristian Barcelo Tizon 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.