Prepare against Gabriel Vera Balague
Spain · World #117,078 classical · FIDE ID 32076959
When preparing against Gabriel Vera Balague, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Vera Balague, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Vera Balague's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Vera Balague 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 | 1,682 | 1,982 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,982 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 20 | 7 | 16 | 46.5% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Vera Balague's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Vera Balague's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 57.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Balague usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Balague usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Balague usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 62.5% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Gabriel Vera Balague's chess games
All 43 games by Gabriel Vera Balague in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | David Monell Camarasa | 2,240 | Vallfogona de Lleida Open | B23 |
| Mar 2012 | Artur Farre Morell | 2,105 | 2nd Bellpuig Open | B01 |
| Feb 2012 | Juan Carlos Angel Acosta | 2,073 | 2nd Bellpuig Open | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Antonio Lisarri Tomas | 2,021 | 7th Huarte Puente Foral Open | B05 |
| Apr 2012 | Alberto Aranzana Areste | 2,011 | Vallfogona de Lleida Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,839 |
| Vallfogona de Lleida Open | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,191 |
| 2nd Bellpuig Open | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,074 |
| 7th Huarte Puente Foral Open | 2012 | 6 | 4 | 2,007 |
| 8th Huarte Puente Foral Open | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,110 |
| chT-Catalunya | 1994 | 2 | 0 | 1,942 |
| ch-Tenerife | 1990 | 2 | 1.5 | – |
| Balaguer Open | 1997 | 1 | 0 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Vera Balague's chess games?
43 games by Gabriel Vera Balague, from Aug 2012 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 Gabriel Vera Balague has played.
What does Gabriel Vera Balague play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Gabriel Vera Balague opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Vera Balague answers 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Vera Balague play as White?
As White, Gabriel Vera Balague's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Vera Balague play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Vera Balague most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gabriel Vera Balague's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Vera Balague is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,982 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Gabriel Vera Balague played?
Our database contains 43 games by Gabriel Vera Balague, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Vera Balague?
43 games by Gabriel Vera Balague 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.