Prepare against David Farre Selma
Spain · World #40,144 classical · FIDE ID 22279164
When preparing against David Farre Selma, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (64%).
Our database contains 90 games by David Farre Selma, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Farre Selma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Farre Selma 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 | 1,935 | 1,966 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,956 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,923 | 1,923 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 37 | 17 | 36 | 41.1% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 7 | 22 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Farre Selma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Farre Selma's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 82.0% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.2% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Selma usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Selma usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Selma usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Selma usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Selma usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 36.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
David Farre Selma's chess games
All 90 games by David Farre Selma in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 37 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Luis Laliena Solanes | 2,179 | Salou Open | B16 |
| Oct 2014 | Ferran Eloi Gutierrez Martos | 2,163 | ch-Lleida Province | D01 |
| Aug 2012 | Salvador Palomino Menendez | 2,054 | Castilla La Mancha Men & Veterans | B28 |
| Oct 2013 | Jose Perez Cabas | 2,021 | ch-Lleida Province | B90 |
| Aug 2016 | Ivan Marina De La Torre | 1,997 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lleida Province | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 2,065 |
| chB-Lleida Province | 2010 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,006 |
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,838 |
| ch-Lleida | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,878 |
| Lleida Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,888 |
| ch-Tarragona A | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,835 |
| Castilla La Mancha Men & Veterans | 2012 | 4 | 3 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Farre Selma's chess games?
90 games by David Farre Selma, from Nov 2009 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 David Farre Selma has played.
What does David Farre Selma play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, David Farre Selma opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Farre Selma answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does David Farre Selma play as White?
As White, David Farre Selma's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Farre Selma play as Black?
As Black, David Farre Selma most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is David Farre Selma's FIDE rating?
David Farre Selma is currently rated 1,935 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,923 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Farre Selma played?
Our database contains 90 games by David Farre Selma, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 17 draws, 36 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Farre Selma?
90 games by David Farre Selma 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.