Prepare against Francisco Barbero Verdu
Spain · World #46,329 classical · FIDE ID 2273306
When preparing against Francisco Barbero Verdu, expect 1.c4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 130 games by Francisco Barbero Verdu, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Barbero Verdu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Barbero Verdu 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 | 1,908 | 2,095 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,991 | 1,991 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,048 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 130 | 67 | 35 | 28 | 51.5% |
| As White | 64 | 34 | 18 | 12 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 66 | 33 | 17 | 16 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Barbero Verdu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Barbero Verdu's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 31 | 48.4% | 71.0% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 26.6% | 70.6% |
| e4 | 9 | 14.1% | 61.1% |
| b3 | 7 | 10.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 48% of White games, 71.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Verdu usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Verdu usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Verdu usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 70.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Verdu usually continues b3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Verdu usually continues b3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Verdu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 68.8% | 68.2% |
| d6 | 10 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Francisco Barbero Verdu's chess games
All 130 games by Francisco Barbero Verdu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 67 wins, 35 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Javier Buenafe Moya | 2,275 | Burjasot Preferente | B42 |
| Dec 2015 | Oliver Kevin Uran Bermudez | 2,196 | 5th Alzira Christmas | A22 |
| Aug 2015 | Antoni Montalban Galvez | 2,186 | 2nd Alzira Open | E18 |
| Nov 2015 | Jose Manuel Pavia Miralles | 2,180 | ch-Xeraco Region | A51 |
| Dec 2017 | Vladimir Chernikov | 2,109 | 7th Alzira Chrismas | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Valencia Preferente | 2013 | 12 | 9 | 2,076 |
| 7th Alzira Chrismas | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 2,038 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 12th Alzira Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,964 |
| 25th Cullera Open B | 2004 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,154 |
| ch-Provincial Xeraco Preferente | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,163 |
| Burjasot Preferente | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,332 |
| chT-Alzira | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Barbero Verdu's chess games?
130 games by Francisco Barbero Verdu, from Oct 2004 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 Francisco Barbero Verdu has played.
What does Francisco Barbero Verdu play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Francisco Barbero Verdu opens with 1.c4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Barbero Verdu answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Francisco Barbero Verdu play as White?
As White, Francisco Barbero Verdu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Barbero Verdu play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Barbero Verdu most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 63.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Francisco Barbero Verdu's FIDE rating?
Francisco Barbero Verdu is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,991 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Francisco Barbero Verdu played?
Our database contains 130 games by Francisco Barbero Verdu, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 35 draws, 28 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Barbero Verdu?
130 games by Francisco Barbero Verdu 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.