Prepare against David Flores de Paco
Spain · World #32,167 classical · FIDE ID 2218844
Our database contains 159 games by David Flores de Paco, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Flores de Paco's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Flores de Paco 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 | 1,973 | 2,113 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,999 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,987 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 66 | 30 | 63 | 41.5% |
| As White | 72 | 33 | 16 | 23 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 87 | 33 | 14 | 40 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Flores de Paco's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Flores de Paco's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 43.1% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 27 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Paco usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Paco usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paco usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Paco usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Paco usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Paco usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 66.7% | 46.2% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 36.7% | 45.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 33.3% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
David Flores de Paco's chess games
All 159 games by David Flores de Paco in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 66 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Alejandro Rios Parra | 2,385 | Barcelona Rubi Open 4th | B33 |
| Aug 2016 | Mark Kvetny | 2,379 | 18th Barcelona Sants Open A | E33 |
| Jun 2003 | Juan Alberto Ramirez Gonzalez | 2,280 | Barcelona Rubi Open 4th | D00 |
| Jan 1997 | Antonio Daude Puvill | 2,165 | Sant Boi Open | B50 |
| Jan 1998 | Anselmo Gomez Fernandez | 2,160 | St Cugat Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,997 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,774 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,016 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,815 |
| Paretana-D | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,313 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,860 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,881 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Flores de Paco's chess games?
159 games by David Flores de Paco, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Flores de Paco has played.
What does David Flores de Paco play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, David Flores de Paco opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.b3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Flores de Paco answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does David Flores de Paco play as White?
As White, David Flores de Paco's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Flores de Paco play as Black?
As Black, David Flores de Paco most often plays: Dutch Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is David Flores de Paco's FIDE rating?
David Flores de Paco is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,113 (Nov 2010).
How many games has David Flores de Paco played?
Our database contains 159 games by David Flores de Paco, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 30 draws, 63 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Flores de Paco?
159 games by David Flores de Paco 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.