Prepare against Francisco Javier Barranco Cara
Spain · World #9,207 classical · FIDE ID 22219030
When preparing against Francisco Javier Barranco Cara, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Francisco Javier Barranco Cara, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Barranco Cara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Barranco Cara 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 | 2,183 | 2,249 | Dec 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,174 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,089 | 2,207 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 18 | 9 | 17 | 40.9% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 2 | 10 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cara usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cara usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Cara usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Francisco Javier Barranco Cara's chess games
All 44 games by Francisco Javier Barranco Cara in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Andres Merario Alarcon | 2,410 | chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | E11 |
| Aug 2018 | Francisco Montoliu Cervero | 2,410 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | C41 |
| May 2011 | Marcos Camacho Collados | 2,376 | ch-ESP Universities | B92 |
| Aug 2011 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,338 | 6th Almansa Open | B20 |
| Oct 2018 | Sebastian Almagro Mazariegos | 2,287 | chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,158 |
| 6th Almansa Open | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-Andalucia Honor Oriental | 2018 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,445 |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2008 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,398 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,989 |
| ch-Andalucia U18 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,041 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,221 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,329 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Barranco Cara's chess games?
44 games by Francisco Javier Barranco Cara, from Jan 2007 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 Francisco Javier Barranco Cara has played.
What does Francisco Javier Barranco Cara play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Barranco Cara opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Barranco Cara answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Barranco Cara play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Barranco Cara's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Barranco Cara play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Barranco Cara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Francisco Javier Barranco Cara's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Barranco Cara is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,089 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Dec 2018).
How many games has Francisco Javier Barranco Cara played?
Our database contains 44 games by Francisco Javier Barranco Cara, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 17 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Barranco Cara?
44 games by Francisco Javier Barranco Cara 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.