Prepare against Francisco Montoliu Cervero
FM · Spain · World #2,601 classical · FIDE ID 2214814
Our database contains 406 games by Francisco Montoliu Cervero, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Montoliu Cervero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Montoliu Cervero 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 | 2,354 | 2,430 | Jan 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,387 | 2,387 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 406 | 179 | 108 | 119 | 44.1% |
| As White | 207 | 102 | 47 | 58 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 199 | 77 | 61 | 61 | 38.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 100.0% | 60.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Cervero usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Cervero usually continues Nf3 (73.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cervero usually continues d4 (56.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 95.5% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 70.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 29.5% | 54.3% |
Francisco Montoliu Cervero's chess games
All 406 games by Francisco Montoliu Cervero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 179 wins, 108 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 25 | 8/4/13 | 32.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 24 | 12/4/8 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 10/9/5 | 41.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 30 | 10/10/10 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 28 | 10/10/8 | 35.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Sep 2020 | Avital Boruchovsky | 2,541 | Titled Tue | D27 |
| Sep 2014 | Krasimir Rusev | 2,538 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | D30 |
| Aug 2016 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,488 | ch-ESP rapid | D78 |
| Mar 2021 | Daniel Eduardo Pulvett Marin | 2,487 | chT-Madrid | C67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 92 | 40.5 | 2,260 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2019 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2010 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,974 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 2,445 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,071 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2008 | 13 | 9 | 1,996 |
| ch-Valencia Autonomico U18 | 2010 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,093 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,455 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Montoliu Cervero's chess games?
406 games by Francisco Montoliu Cervero, from Jul 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 Montoliu Cervero has played.
What does Francisco Montoliu Cervero play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Francisco Montoliu Cervero opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Montoliu Cervero answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Francisco Montoliu Cervero play as White?
As White, Francisco Montoliu Cervero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 32.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Montoliu Cervero play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Montoliu Cervero most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (30 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Francisco Montoliu Cervero's FIDE rating?
Francisco Montoliu Cervero is currently rated 2,354 in classical chess, 2,387 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Jan 2023).
How many games has Francisco Montoliu Cervero played?
Our database contains 406 games by Francisco Montoliu Cervero, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 108 draws, 119 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Montoliu Cervero?
406 games by Francisco Montoliu Cervero 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.