Prepare against Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona
FM · Spain · World #2,696 classical · FIDE ID 22284567
When preparing against Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 1,033 games by Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona 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 | 2,351 | 2,371 | Sep 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,235 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,368 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,033 | 471 | 93 | 469 | 45.6% |
| As White | 529 | 263 | 44 | 222 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 504 | 208 | 49 | 247 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's side.
First moves as White (529 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 245 | 46.3% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 193 | 36.5% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 55 | 10.4% | 74.5% |
| c4 | 33 | 6.2% | 62.1% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Carmona usually continues c4 (48.6% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Carmona usually continues c4 (60.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Carmona usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Carmona usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Carmona usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Carmona usually continues d4 (45.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 159 | 68.8% | 50.3% |
| e6 | 48 | 20.8% | 49.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 3.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 172 | 92.0% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.8% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's chess games
All 1,033 games by Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 471 wins, 93 draws, 469 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 38 | 26/2/10 | 68.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 18/2/15 | 51.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 16/4/10 | 53.3% |
| D00 | London System | 23 | 9/3/11 | 39.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 7/3/12 | 31.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 12/0/4 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 60 | 28/8/24 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 38 | 17/3/18 | 44.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 13/3/18 | 38.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A36 | English Opening | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 11/0/11 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 18 | 6/1/11 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,634 | 15th Malaga Open | D85 |
| Jan 2022 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,622 | Titled Tue | C10 |
| Jan 2021 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 2,620 | Titled Tue | B50 |
| Aug 2021 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,611 | Titled Tue | D85 |
| Apr 2021 | Anton Demchenko | 2,610 | Titled Tue | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 805 | 402.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 2,334 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| Seville IM | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,462 |
| 12th Malaga Open | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,926 |
| 32nd Collado Villalba Open A | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,415 |
| 29th Collado Villalba Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,008 |
| 25th Sant Marti Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's chess games?
1,033 games by Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona, from Sep 2009 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 Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona has played.
What does Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona play on the first move as White?
Across 529 games with White in our database, Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona play as White?
As White, Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (38 games, 68.4% win rate); Indian Defense (35 games, 51.4% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 529 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona play as Black?
As Black, Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (60 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Sicilian (34 games, 38.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 504 games.
What is Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona's FIDE rating?
Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona is currently rated 2,351 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,371 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona played?
Our database contains 1,033 games by Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 471 wins, 93 draws, 469 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona?
1,033 games by Gaston Manuel Martin Carmona 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.