Prepare against Elena Rodriguez Canovas
Spain · World #22,693 classical · FIDE ID 24596175
When preparing against Elena Rodriguez Canovas, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 70 games by Elena Rodriguez Canovas, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Elena Rodriguez Canovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Rodriguez Canovas 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 | 2,036 | 2,079 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,927 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,985 | 2,000 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 10 | 35 | 35.7% |
| As White | 37 | 13 | 4 | 20 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Rodriguez Canovas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Rodriguez Canovas's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 94.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (49% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Canovas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 72.2% |
Elena Rodriguez Canovas's chess games
All 70 games by Elena Rodriguez Canovas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Gines Perez Epinin | 2,161 | V Campeonato Regional Individual Tramos Elo Murcia 2026 | U2300 | D31 |
| Oct 2023 | German Maldonado Mena | 2,068 | 88th ch-ESP | D35 |
| Oct 2023 | Urtzi Buijs Martin | 2,030 | 88th ch-ESP | E04 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcos Valerio Gonzalez Jimenez | 2,005 | Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | D78 |
| Jul 2026 | Ruben Cano Hurtado | 1,909 | I Torneo de Ajedrez Ciudad de Águilas 2026 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 | 2021 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,430 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 3 | 1,529 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,970 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,451 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,723 |
| ch-ESP Amateurs U1700 | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,529 |
| Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2300 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,815 |
| ch-ESP States U16 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Rodriguez Canovas's chess games?
70 games by Elena Rodriguez Canovas, from Jul 2017 to Sep 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 Elena Rodriguez Canovas has played.
What does Elena Rodriguez Canovas play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Elena Rodriguez Canovas opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Rodriguez Canovas answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elena Rodriguez Canovas play as White?
As White, Elena Rodriguez Canovas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Rodriguez Canovas play as Black?
As Black, Elena Rodriguez Canovas most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Elena Rodriguez Canovas's FIDE rating?
Elena Rodriguez Canovas is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,985 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,079 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elena Rodriguez Canovas played?
Our database contains 70 games by Elena Rodriguez Canovas, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Rodriguez Canovas?
70 games by Elena Rodriguez Canovas 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.