Prepare against David Llena Velarde
Spain · World #23,221 classical · FIDE ID 32092024
Our database contains 111 games by David Llena Velarde, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Llena Velarde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Llena Velarde 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 | 2,032 | 2,112 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 1,947 | 1,973 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 1,975 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 55 | 17 | 39 | 49.5% |
| As White | 56 | 30 | 7 | 19 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 55 | 25 | 10 | 20 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Llena Velarde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Llena Velarde's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 98.2% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Velarde usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Velarde usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 70.0% | 47.6% |
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 40.0% | 68.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
David Llena Velarde's chess games
All 111 games by David Llena Velarde in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - Aug 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: 55 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Roger Bernado Lopez | 2,315 | ch-ESP U18 | A40 |
| Aug 2021 | Gabriel Perez Perez | 2,209 | 1st Merida World Heritage Open | B01 |
| Aug 2022 | Antoni Montalban Galvez | 2,197 | ch-ESP Amateurs U2300 | B43 |
| Aug 2019 | Alejandro Cuellar Montes | 2,143 | Gibraltar U16 Open | C41 |
| May 2026 | Angel Mariano Rodriguez Perez | 2,139 | Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Blitz | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2021 | 17 | 11 | 1,952 |
| ch-Andalucia B | 2018 | 12 | 10 | 1,804 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,013 |
| Almeria Suqui U1600 Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,492 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,544 |
| Campeonato de España Universitario 2026 | Rápido | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,155 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,902 |
| Casabermeja Open | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,859 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Llena Velarde's chess games?
111 games by David Llena Velarde, from Jan 2014 to Aug 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 Llena Velarde has played.
What does David Llena Velarde play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, David Llena Velarde opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Llena Velarde answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does David Llena Velarde play as White?
As White, David Llena Velarde's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Llena Velarde play as Black?
As Black, David Llena Velarde most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is David Llena Velarde's FIDE rating?
David Llena Velarde is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 1,947 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,112 (Feb 2023).
How many games has David Llena Velarde played?
Our database contains 111 games by David Llena Velarde, covering Jan 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 17 draws, 39 losses (49.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Llena Velarde?
111 games by David Llena Velarde 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.