Prepare against Gerard Casanovas Barniol
Spain · World #47,884 classical · FIDE ID 24590070
When preparing against Gerard Casanovas Barniol, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Gerard Casanovas Barniol, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard Casanovas Barniol's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard Casanovas Barniol 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 | 1,902 | 1,903 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,825 | 1,825 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 8 | 19 | 15 | 19.0% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 8 | 6 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 13.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard Casanovas Barniol's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard Casanovas Barniol's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Barniol usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Barniol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Barniol usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 91.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Gerard Casanovas Barniol's chess games
All 42 games by Gerard Casanovas Barniol in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 8 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Roc Boix Redorta | 2,017 | 4th Blanes Open | C50 |
| May 2023 | Xavier Olivella Garcia | 1,698 | Sabadell Otero Memorial | C10 |
| Oct 2018 | Jordi Casas Nin | 1,609 | 12th Roncana Open B | C68 |
| Oct 2019 | Josep Negre Pipla | 1,546 | 13th Roncana Open B | C90 |
| Oct 2019 | Jordi Crosas Pujolas | 1,465 | 13th Roncana Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Roncana Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,530 |
| Sabadell Otero Memorial | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,767 |
| 12th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,131 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open B 32nd | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,669 |
| 4th Blanes Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,013 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open B 29th | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,475 |
| Vic Primavera Open 1st | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,714 |
| Roncana Open B 11th | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard Casanovas Barniol's chess games?
42 games by Gerard Casanovas Barniol, from May 2016 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 Gerard Casanovas Barniol has played.
What does Gerard Casanovas Barniol play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gerard Casanovas Barniol opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard Casanovas Barniol answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Gerard Casanovas Barniol play as White?
As White, Gerard Casanovas Barniol's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard Casanovas Barniol play as Black?
As Black, Gerard Casanovas Barniol most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Gerard Casanovas Barniol's FIDE rating?
Gerard Casanovas Barniol is currently rated 1,902 in classical chess, 1,823 in rapid and 1,825 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Gerard Casanovas Barniol played?
Our database contains 42 games by Gerard Casanovas Barniol, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 19 draws, 15 losses (19.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard Casanovas Barniol?
42 games by Gerard Casanovas Barniol 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.