Prepare against David Sole Rota
Spain · World #17,986 classical · FIDE ID 2229960
Our database contains 39 games by David Sole Rota, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Sole Rota's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Sole Rota 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 | 2,075 | 2,152 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 43.6% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Sole Rota's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Sole Rota's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rota usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Rota usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Rota usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Rota usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
David Sole Rota's chess games
All 39 games by David Sole Rota 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Heribert Franke | 2,370 | Lloret del Mar Open | A21 |
| Jan 1997 | Rene Marcial Alonso Garcia | 2,355 | Lloret del Mar Open | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Gutierrez Masdeu | 2,280 | Lloret del Mar Open | A21 |
| Jan 2000 | Antonio Picanol Alemany | 2,279 | Catalunya Open A | B33 |
| May 2023 | Joaquin Noria Silvestre | 2,136 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 1996 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,218 |
| Lloret del Mar Open | 1997 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,259 |
| Catalunya Open A | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| chT-Catalunya Segunda | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Sole Rota's chess games?
39 games by David Sole Rota, 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 Sole Rota has played.
What does David Sole Rota play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, David Sole Rota opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Sole Rota answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does David Sole Rota play as White?
As White, David Sole Rota's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Sole Rota play as Black?
As Black, David Sole Rota most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is David Sole Rota's FIDE rating?
David Sole Rota is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2024).
How many games has David Sole Rota played?
Our database contains 39 games by David Sole Rota, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 11 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Sole Rota?
39 games by David Sole Rota 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.