Prepare against Cristobal Barranco Montilla
Spain · World #18,418 classical · FIDE ID 2269155
When preparing against Cristobal Barranco Montilla, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 78 games by Cristobal Barranco Montilla, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cristobal Barranco Montilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cristobal Barranco Montilla 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 | 2,222 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,193 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,222 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 35 | 18 | 25 | 44.9% |
| As White | 40 | 21 | 10 | 9 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 38 | 14 | 8 | 16 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cristobal Barranco Montilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cristobal Barranco Montilla's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 72.5% | 65.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 22.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 65.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Montilla usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Montilla usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Montilla usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Montilla usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Montilla usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Montilla usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 81.0% | 52.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
Cristobal Barranco Montilla's chess games
All 78 games by Cristobal Barranco Montilla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 35 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Antonio Leiva Velasco | 2,164 | 27th Barcelona La Lira Open | B76 |
| Oct 2011 | Joan Xanco Compains | 2,141 | 3rd Barcelona Tancat B | B20 |
| Feb 2022 | Enver Sadrija | 2,122 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D00 |
| Jul 2007 | Jose Miguel Ridameya Tatche | 2,109 | 30th Barbera del Valles Open A | C12 |
| Nov 2011 | Albert Sanfeliu Fabregas | 2,089 | 3rd Barcelona Tancat B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,991 |
| 30th Barbera del Valles Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 27th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,107 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,191 |
| 3rd Barcelona Tancat B | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,244 |
| 13th Roncana Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,904 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,101 |
| 11th Canovelles Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,925 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cristobal Barranco Montilla's chess games?
78 games by Cristobal Barranco Montilla, from Apr 2004 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 Cristobal Barranco Montilla has played.
What does Cristobal Barranco Montilla play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Cristobal Barranco Montilla opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cristobal Barranco Montilla answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Cristobal Barranco Montilla play as White?
As White, Cristobal Barranco Montilla's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cristobal Barranco Montilla play as Black?
As Black, Cristobal Barranco Montilla most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Cristobal Barranco Montilla's FIDE rating?
Cristobal Barranco Montilla is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Cristobal Barranco Montilla played?
Our database contains 78 games by Cristobal Barranco Montilla, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 18 draws, 25 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cristobal Barranco Montilla?
78 games by Cristobal Barranco Montilla 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.