Prepare against David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles
Spain · World #137,410 classical · FIDE ID 32021941
When preparing against David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 97 games by David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles 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 | 1,628 | 1,739 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,741 | 1,741 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 33 | 15 | 49 | 34.0% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 10 | 17 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 13 | 5 | 32 | 26.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 250 rated games against 221 different opponents, across 68 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 227 | 90 | 34 | 103 | 39.6% | 1,630 | 1,571 | 8 |
| Rapid | 16 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 25.0% | 1,653 | 1,533 | 2 |
| Blitz | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 14.3% | 1,518 | 1,233 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 10 | 11 | 61 | 12.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 74 | 42 | 13 | 19 | 56.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 36 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 1,638 | 1,538 |
| 2025 | 35 | 15 | 3 | 17 | 1,723 | 1,643 |
| 2024 | 31 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1,671 | 1,671 |
| 2023 | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 1,531 | 1,461 |
| 2022 | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 1,561 | 1,511 |
| 2020 | 17 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1,624 | 1,524 |
| 2019 | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 1,648 | 1,536 |
| 2018 | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1,503 | 1,456 |
| 2017 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1,630 | 1,541 |
| 2016 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 1,593 | 1,460 |
| 2013 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,719 | 1,630 |
| 2012 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,664 | 1,930 |
| 2011 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,828 | 1,428 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Gonzalez-Novelles usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Gonzalez-Novelles usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Gonzalez-Novelles usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 81.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's chess games
All 97 games by David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - Oct 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: 33 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Antonio Lopez Manzano | 1,900 | 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B36 |
| Jan 2020 | Andres Rojas Fernandez | 1,893 | 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C41 |
| Jul 2024 | Enric Carrey Abellan | 1,841 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | E93 |
| Jan 2019 | Llorenc Boldu Zabih | 1,745 | 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B20 |
| Jan 2024 | Jonatan Rueda Cardenas | 1,700 | 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,468 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,541 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,629 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,769 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,376 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,610 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's chess games?
97 games by David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles, from Oct 2013 to Oct 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 Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles has played.
What does David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles play as White?
As White, David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles play as Black?
As Black, David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Philidor (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles's FIDE rating?
David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess, 1,741 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,739 (Dec 2024).
How many games has David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles played?
Our database contains 97 games by David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles, covering Oct 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 15 draws, 49 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles?
97 games by David Pascual Gonzalez-Novelles 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.