Prepare against German Spata
FM · Argentina · World #3,168 classical · FIDE ID 113026
When preparing against German Spata, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (34%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 21.4% over 28 games.
Our database contains 1,671 games by German Spata, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find German Spata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout German Spata 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 | 2,332 | 2,424 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,266 | 2,266 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,671 | 711 | 347 | 613 | 42.5% |
| As White | 841 | 372 | 191 | 278 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 830 | 339 | 156 | 335 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of German Spata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from German Spata's side.
First moves as White (841 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 446 | 53.0% | 54.6% |
| d4 | 256 | 30.4% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 70 | 8.3% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 23 | 2.7% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 21 | 2.5% | 73.8% |
| a3 | 9 | 1.1% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Spata usually continues b3 (48.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Spata usually continues e3 (54.6% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Spata usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Spata usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Spata usually continues c4 (67.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Spata usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (398 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 191 | 48.0% | 56.0% |
| c5 | 71 | 17.8% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 42 | 10.6% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 35 | 8.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 20 | 5.0% | 57.5% |
| c6 | 18 | 4.5% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (259 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 33.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 84 | 32.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 66 | 25.5% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 13 | 5.0% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
German Spata's chess games
All 1,671 games by German Spata in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Sep 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: 711 wins, 347 draws, 613 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 202 | 79/43/80 | 39.1% |
| D02 | London System | 67 | 27/12/28 | 40.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 58 | 27/15/16 | 46.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 44 | 22/9/13 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 40 | 13/7/20 | 32.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 17/5/10 | 53.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 26 | 9/10/7 | 34.6% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 13/1/8 | 59.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 21 | 16/0/5 | 76.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 69 | 28/16/25 | 40.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 47 | 22/3/22 | 46.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 45 | 15/15/15 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 44 | 21/10/13 | 47.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 33 | 14/10/9 | 42.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 31 | 8/2/21 | 25.8% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 31 | 7/6/18 | 22.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 28 | 6/7/15 | 21.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 26 | 11/8/7 | 42.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Jul 2021 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,605 | Titled Tue | A37 |
| Feb 2024 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,572 | Perez Open | B15 |
| Feb 2023 | Srinath Narayanan | 2,559 | Titled Tue Early | D30 |
| May 2021 | Sebastien Maze | 2,539 | Titled Tue | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,189 | 597.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-Platense | 2018 | 18 | 15 | 2,377 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,213 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,318 |
| 86th ch-ARG | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,355 |
| 85th ch-ARG | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,429 |
| Asuncion Prieto Memorial | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,339 |
| 99th ch-ARG | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Spata's chess games?
1,671 games by German Spata, from Apr 2005 to Sep 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 German Spata has played.
What does German Spata play on the first move as White?
Across 841 games with White in our database, German Spata opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Spata answers 1...e6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does German Spata play as White?
As White, German Spata's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (202 games, 39.1% win rate); London System (67 games, 40.3% win rate); Indian Defense (58 games, 46.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 841 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does German Spata play as Black?
As Black, German Spata most often plays: French Defense (69 games, 40.6% win rate); Modern Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Slav Defense (45 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 830 games.
What is German Spata's FIDE rating?
German Spata is currently rated 2,332 in classical chess and 2,266 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (Jun 2024).
How many games has German Spata played?
Our database contains 1,671 games by German Spata, covering Apr 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 711 wins, 347 draws, 613 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Spata?
1,671 games by German Spata 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.