Prepare against David Lorca Cortada
Spain · World #24,139 classical · FIDE ID 2203308
Our database contains 93 games by David Lorca Cortada, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Lorca Cortada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Lorca Cortada 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 | 2,024 | 2,097 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 2,048 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,034 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 35 | 20 | 38 | 37.6% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 9 | 19 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 11 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Lorca Cortada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Lorca Cortada's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 86.7% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Cortada usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Cortada usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Cortada usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Cortada usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Cortada usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Cortada usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 100.0% | 51.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
David Lorca Cortada's chess games
All 93 games by David Lorca Cortada in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 35 wins, 20 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Francesc Parramon Ros | 2,232 | 2nd Girona Gerunda Cup | A47 |
| Nov 2018 | Abel Lazaro Pujol | 2,184 | 2nd Girona Gerunda Cup | D34 |
| May 2014 | Miquel Rodriguez Becerro | 2,183 | 8th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | A48 |
| Aug 2008 | Josep Ramon Torner Planell | 2,133 | La Pobla de Lillet Open 18th | C41 |
| Jun 2023 | Joan Molinero Martin | 2,075 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 17th | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mataro Maresme Open 6th | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,112 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 17th | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,275 |
| 6th Masdenverge Open | 2017 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,064 |
| Platja d'Aro Open 4th | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,033 |
| Vilafranca del Penedes Open 12th | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 19th Miquel Mas Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,085 |
| 2nd Girona Gerunda Cup | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Lorca Cortada's chess games?
93 games by David Lorca Cortada, from Jan 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 David Lorca Cortada has played.
What does David Lorca Cortada play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, David Lorca Cortada opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Lorca Cortada answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does David Lorca Cortada play as White?
As White, David Lorca Cortada's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Lorca Cortada play as Black?
As Black, David Lorca Cortada most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is David Lorca Cortada's FIDE rating?
David Lorca Cortada is currently rated 2,024 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Jul 2009).
How many games has David Lorca Cortada played?
Our database contains 93 games by David Lorca Cortada, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 20 draws, 38 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Lorca Cortada?
93 games by David Lorca Cortada 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.