Prepare against Francisco Martin Valentin
Spain · World #91,952 classical · FIDE ID 2255693
When preparing against Francisco Martin Valentin, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 118 games by Francisco Martin Valentin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Martin Valentin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Martin Valentin 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 | 1,753 | 2,076 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,784 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,737 | 1,782 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 26 | 54 | 38 | 22.0% |
| As White | 57 | 12 | 25 | 20 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 14 | 29 | 18 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Martin Valentin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Martin Valentin's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 57.9% | 37.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 19.3% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 37.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Valentin usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Valentin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Valentin usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Valentin usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 64.5% | 47.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 25.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Francisco Martin Valentin's chess games
All 118 games by Francisco Martin Valentin 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: 26 wins, 54 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 0/7/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Lluis Mansilla Lou | 1,965 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open | A84 |
| May 2019 | Carlos Vargas Drechsler | 1,911 | Barcelona Tupinamba Open A 14th | B12 |
| Jan 2018 | Antoni Martin Sanchez | 1,904 | 47th Barcelona Tres Peons | C02 |
| Feb 2015 | Daniel Asensio Sanchez | 1,890 | 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | B13 |
| Nov 2019 | Gerard Rodriguez Saez | 1,885 | 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45th Barcelona Tres Peons-E | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,902 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,677 |
| Barcelona 150 Anniversary 4 | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,980 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons E | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,771 |
| 46th Barcelona Tres Peons-D | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,853 |
| 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,753 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,951 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Martin Valentin's chess games?
118 games by Francisco Martin Valentin, 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 Francisco Martin Valentin has played.
What does Francisco Martin Valentin play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Francisco Martin Valentin opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Martin Valentin answers 1...c6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Francisco Martin Valentin play as White?
As White, Francisco Martin Valentin's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Martin Valentin play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Martin Valentin most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Francisco Martin Valentin's FIDE rating?
Francisco Martin Valentin is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,737 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,076 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Francisco Martin Valentin played?
Our database contains 118 games by Francisco Martin Valentin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 54 draws, 38 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Martin Valentin?
118 games by Francisco Martin Valentin 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.