Prepare against Enric Catalan Escale
Spain · World #50,255 classical · FIDE ID 2213842
Our database contains 167 games by Enric Catalan Escale, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Enric Catalan Escale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Enric Catalan Escale 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 | 1,892 | 2,107 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 1,888 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 47 | 64 | 56 | 28.1% |
| As White | 86 | 22 | 40 | 24 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 25 | 24 | 32 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Enric Catalan Escale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Enric Catalan Escale's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 82.6% | 47.9% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.6% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.8% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 47.9% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Escale usually continues c3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Escale usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Escale usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Escale usually continues Nd2 (80.0% score)
- …f5 (30% of these games) — Escale usually continues g4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Escale usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 90.9% | 53.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
Enric Catalan Escale's chess games
All 167 games by Enric Catalan Escale 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: 47 wins, 64 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 4/12/7 | 17.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 29 | 7/8/14 | 24.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Gual Pascual | 2,420 | Foment Martinenc Open | A25 |
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Torrecillas Martinez | 2,360 | chT-Catalunya | B03 |
| Jan 1997 | Pedro Jose Barcelo Pujadas | 2,255 | St Cebria Open | B03 |
| Jan 1996 | Fermin Tejero Royo | 2,240 | Terrassa Open | D11 |
| Jan 1996 | Joan Ribera Nebot | 2,160 | Sant Boi Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montcada Open | 1999 | 10 | 5 | 2,319 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 10 | 7 | 2,282 |
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| Ametlla Open | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,373 |
| chT-Catalunya | 1997 | 9 | 2 | 2,102 |
| Mataro Open | 1998 | 8 | 4 | 2,140 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 2,257 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Enric Catalan Escale's chess games?
167 games by Enric Catalan Escale, 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 Enric Catalan Escale has played.
What does Enric Catalan Escale play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Enric Catalan Escale opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Enric Catalan Escale answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Enric Catalan Escale play as White?
As White, Enric Catalan Escale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 17.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Enric Catalan Escale play as Black?
As Black, Enric Catalan Escale most often plays: Slav Defense (29 games, 24.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Enric Catalan Escale's FIDE rating?
Enric Catalan Escale is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,107 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Enric Catalan Escale played?
Our database contains 167 games by Enric Catalan Escale, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 64 draws, 56 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Enric Catalan Escale?
167 games by Enric Catalan Escale 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.