Prepare against David Pons Carreras
FM · Spain · World #4,373 classical · FIDE ID 2217791
Our database contains 158 games by David Pons Carreras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Pons Carreras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Pons Carreras 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 | 2,292 | 2,335 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,335 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,269 | 2,360 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 158 | 58 | 59 | 41 | 36.7% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 30 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 24 | 29 | 20 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Pons Carreras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Pons Carreras's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 51 | 60.0% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 21.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 16.5% | 39.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 59.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Carreras usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Carreras usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Carreras usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Carreras usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Carreras usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Carreras usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 51.4% | 65.8% |
| e6 | 9 | 24.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 13.5% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
David Pons Carreras's chess games
All 158 games by David Pons Carreras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 58 wins, 59 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Konstantinos Megalios | 2,379 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
| Jan 2009 | Rene Marcial Alonso Garcia | 2,368 | Ciutadella Pons Memorial | D11 |
| Jan 2004 | Enrique Fernandez Aguado | 2,357 | chT-Catalunya DH | E43 |
| Jan 2004 | Julio Antonio Hernando Rodrigo | 2,350 | chT-Catalunya DH | A14 |
| May 2007 | Jesus Garrido Dominguez | 2,347 | ch-ESP Student | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 12 | 2,293 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Ciutadella Pons Memorial | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
| ch-ESP Student | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,200 |
| 1st Brno Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,270 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,386 |
| Lisbon Christmas Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Pons Carreras's chess games?
158 games by David Pons Carreras, from Apr 2003 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 Pons Carreras has played.
What does David Pons Carreras play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, David Pons Carreras opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Pons Carreras answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does David Pons Carreras play as White?
As White, David Pons Carreras's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Pons Carreras play as Black?
As Black, David Pons Carreras most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is David Pons Carreras's FIDE rating?
David Pons Carreras is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 2,269 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jan 2017).
How many games has David Pons Carreras played?
Our database contains 158 games by David Pons Carreras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 59 draws, 41 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Pons Carreras?
158 games by David Pons Carreras 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.