Prepare against Eduardo Machin Torcal
Spain · World #112,338 classical · FIDE ID 22225692
When preparing against Eduardo Machin Torcal, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Eduardo Machin Torcal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eduardo Machin Torcal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eduardo Machin Torcal 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 | 1,695 | 1,840 | Apr 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 37.5% |
| As White | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eduardo Machin Torcal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eduardo Machin Torcal's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Torcal usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Torcal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Torcal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Torcal usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Eduardo Machin Torcal's chess games
All 40 games by Eduardo Machin Torcal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Jose Martinez Garcia | 2,070 | Zaragoza La Salle Open | A01 |
| Jan 1998 | Jesus Garcia Valer | 1,950 | San Jose Open | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Francisco Obon Zuniga | 1,945 | San Jose Open | B13 |
| Mar 2012 | Rafael Navarro Sancho | 1,802 | chT-Aragon Preferente B | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaragoza San Jose Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | – |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| ch-Aragon Preferente | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,995 |
| San Jose Open | 1998 | 8 | 5 | 2,108 |
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1994 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2013 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,886 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eduardo Machin Torcal's chess games?
40 games by Eduardo Machin Torcal, from Jul 2008 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 Eduardo Machin Torcal has played.
What does Eduardo Machin Torcal play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Eduardo Machin Torcal opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.b3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eduardo Machin Torcal answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eduardo Machin Torcal play as White?
As White, Eduardo Machin Torcal's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eduardo Machin Torcal play as Black?
As Black, Eduardo Machin Torcal most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Eduardo Machin Torcal's FIDE rating?
Eduardo Machin Torcal is currently rated 1,695 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Eduardo Machin Torcal played?
Our database contains 40 games by Eduardo Machin Torcal, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eduardo Machin Torcal?
40 games by Eduardo Machin Torcal 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.