Prepare against Enric Barba Rios
Spain · World #38,927 classical · FIDE ID 2277468
When preparing against Enric Barba Rios, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Enric Barba Rios, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enric Barba Rios's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enric Barba Rios 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 | 1,940 | 2,012 | Jun 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,942 | 1,966 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,069 | Oct 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 68 | 44 | 53 | 41.2% |
| As White | 87 | 40 | 24 | 23 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 78 | 28 | 20 | 30 | 35.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enric Barba Rios's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enric Barba Rios's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 90.8% | 60.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 60.1% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Rios usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Rios usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Rios usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 61.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Enric Barba Rios's chess games
All 165 games by Enric Barba Rios in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 68 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Erik Martinez Ramirez | 2,213 | ch-ESP Rapid | B22 |
| Apr 2012 | Juan Santiago Moravich Casais | 2,078 | 6th Llinars del Valles Open A | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Juan Manel Losada Ferriz | 2,074 | 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | C57 |
| May 2012 | Albert Segarra Calderer | 2,067 | 6th Llinars del Valles Open A | A26 |
| Feb 2015 | Josep Lopez-Atalaya Faine | 2,037 | 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Rubinenca Open 2nd | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,870 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,678 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 7 | 1,894 |
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,968 |
| 9th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,867 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,970 |
| 9th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon Open 13th | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enric Barba Rios's chess games?
165 games by Enric Barba Rios, from Apr 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 Enric Barba Rios has played.
What does Enric Barba Rios play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Enric Barba Rios opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enric Barba Rios answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Enric Barba Rios play as White?
As White, Enric Barba Rios's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enric Barba Rios play as Black?
As Black, Enric Barba Rios most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Enric Barba Rios's FIDE rating?
Enric Barba Rios is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 1,942 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Jun 2016).
How many games has Enric Barba Rios played?
Our database contains 165 games by Enric Barba Rios, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 44 draws, 53 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enric Barba Rios?
165 games by Enric Barba Rios 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.