Prepare against David Pinol Clapera
Spain · World #19,859 classical · FIDE ID 2254107
When preparing against David Pinol Clapera, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 39 games by David Pinol Clapera, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find David Pinol Clapera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pinol Clapera 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 | 2,059 | 2,175 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 150 rated games against 130 different opponents, across 48 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 | 150 | 67 | 31 | 52 | 44.7% | 2,021 | 2,060 | 10 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 37 | 11 | 8 | 18 | 29.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 87 | 44 | 19 | 24 | 50.6% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 16 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 1,991 | 2,057 |
| 2025 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1,926 | 2,076 |
| 2024 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1,919 | 2,097 |
| 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,827 | 1,941 |
| 2022 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1,837 | 2,009 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2,047 | 1,727 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2,162 | 1,862 |
| 2018 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,161 | 2,161 |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2,037 | 2,337 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,995 | 1,928 |
| 2012 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,145 | 2,095 |
| 2011 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2,143 | 2,063 |
| 2010 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2,070 | 2,070 |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2,167 | 2,017 |
| 2008 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2,126 | 2,459 |
| 2007 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2,068 | 2,228 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pinol Clapera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pinol Clapera's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Clapera usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Clapera usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Clapera usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
David Pinol Clapera's chess games
All 39 games by David Pinol Clapera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Inigo Ortin Blanco | 2,283 | TCh-CAT Gp1 2026 | B52 |
| Feb 2018 | Manuel Pijuan Herranz | 2,222 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | E06 |
| Jan 2025 | Roger Bernado Lopez | 2,195 | TCh-CAT Gp2 2025 | B12 |
| Aug 2000 | Daniel Vives Font | 2,178 | 3rd Banyoles Open | B02 |
| Jan 2008 | Jose Javier Aoiz Linares | 2,171 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp2 | B16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 2,115 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 2,031 |
| 7th Girona Gerunda Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,880 |
| Girona Gerunda Open | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,957 |
| 3rd Banyoles Open | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,128 |
| TCh-CAT GpB Final 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,108 |
| TCh-CAT Gp1 Title | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pinol Clapera's chess games?
39 games by David Pinol Clapera, from Apr 2003 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 Pinol Clapera has played.
What does David Pinol Clapera play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, David Pinol Clapera opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pinol Clapera answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does David Pinol Clapera play as White?
As White, David Pinol Clapera's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pinol Clapera play as Black?
As Black, David Pinol Clapera most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is David Pinol Clapera's FIDE rating?
David Pinol Clapera is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Apr 2009).
How many games has David Pinol Clapera played?
Our database contains 39 games by David Pinol Clapera, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 17 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pinol Clapera?
39 games by David Pinol Clapera 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.