Prepare against Francisco Orantes Taboada
FM · Spain · World #7,049 classical · FIDE ID 22274758
Our database contains 521 games by Francisco Orantes Taboada, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Orantes Taboada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Orantes Taboada 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 | 2,224 | 2,311 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,121 | 2,121 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,129 | 2,130 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 521 | 226 | 52 | 243 | 43.4% |
| As White | 264 | 124 | 28 | 112 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 257 | 102 | 24 | 131 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 162 | 61.4% | 43.5% |
| e4 | 88 | 33.3% | 66.5% |
| f4 | 7 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Taboada usually continues g3 (37.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Taboada usually continues g3 (46.4% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Taboada usually continues g3 (55.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Taboada usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Taboada usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Taboada usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 132 | 94.3% | 44.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 97.5% | 46.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Francisco Orantes Taboada's chess games
All 521 games by Francisco Orantes Taboada in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 226 wins, 52 draws, 243 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Réti Opening | 78 | 29/9/40 | 37.2% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 29 | 11/1/17 | 37.9% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 17 | 12/5/0 | 70.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 14/0/1 | 93.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A46 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 59 | 27/6/26 | 45.8% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 38 | 16/4/18 | 42.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 7/1/20 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 14/1/10 | 56.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/1/12 | 31.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Vladimir Baklan | 2,587 | Titled Tue | E62 |
| Apr 2020 | Aleksander Mista | 2,574 | Titled Tue | B34 |
| Apr 2021 | Leandro Krysa | 2,527 | Titled Tue | A30 |
| Jun 2021 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Tue | A49 |
| Jul 2020 | Vojtech Zwardon | 2,479 | Titled Tue | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 318 | 139 | 2,238 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2011 | 19 | 15 | 1,839 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,181 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 1,914 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 6 | 2,322 |
| Barcelona IM 02 | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,201 |
| Roquetas de Mar | 2021 | 9 | 1 | 2,178 |
| 9th ch-EU Union U10 | 2011 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Orantes Taboada's chess games?
521 games by Francisco Orantes Taboada, from Jan 2010 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 Orantes Taboada has played.
What does Francisco Orantes Taboada play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Francisco Orantes Taboada opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Orantes Taboada answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Francisco Orantes Taboada play as White?
As White, Francisco Orantes Taboada's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (78 games, 37.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Orantes Taboada play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Orantes Taboada most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 45.8% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (38 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Francisco Orantes Taboada's FIDE rating?
Francisco Orantes Taboada is currently rated 2,224 in classical chess, 2,121 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Francisco Orantes Taboada played?
Our database contains 521 games by Francisco Orantes Taboada, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 226 wins, 52 draws, 243 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Orantes Taboada?
521 games by Francisco Orantes Taboada 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.