Prepare against German Walter Travella
Spain · World #61,336 classical · FIDE ID 2221900
When preparing against German Walter Travella, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 313 games by German Walter Travella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find German Walter Travella's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout German Walter Travella 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 | 1,851 | 2,087 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,893 | 1,893 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 136 | 47 | 130 | 43.5% |
| As White | 156 | 76 | 23 | 57 | 48.7% |
| As Black | 157 | 60 | 24 | 73 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of German Walter Travella's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from German Walter Travella's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 50.6% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 33 | 21.2% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 32 | 20.5% | 54.7% |
| f4 | 6 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 3.2% | 70.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Travella usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Travella usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Travella usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 56.1% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Travella usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Travella usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Travella usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 26 | 43.3% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 14 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 11.7% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 4 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 52 | 80.0% | 48.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 6.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.6% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
German Walter Travella's chess games
All 313 games by German Walter Travella in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 47 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Javier B. Campos Moreno | 2,506 | Catalunya-ch Absolut | A28 |
| Apr 2012 | David Ayza Leon | 2,196 | 1st Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | B00 |
| Apr 2007 | Josep Ramon Torner Planell | 2,185 | ch-Catalunya | A29 |
| Jan 2014 | Ricardo Ll. Brusi Noguera | 2,140 | 32nd Cerdanyola del Valles Open A | A57 |
| Apr 2007 | Josep Julbe Canet | 2,136 | ch-Catalunya | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 14 | 6 | 2,043 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,969 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,695 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,244 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,367 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,673 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find German Walter Travella's chess games?
313 games by German Walter Travella, from Apr 2003 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 German Walter Travella has played.
What does German Walter Travella play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, German Walter Travella opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, German Walter Travella answers 1...Nc6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does German Walter Travella play as White?
As White, German Walter Travella's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does German Walter Travella play as Black?
As Black, German Walter Travella most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is German Walter Travella's FIDE rating?
German Walter Travella is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,893 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2003).
How many games has German Walter Travella played?
Our database contains 313 games by German Walter Travella, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 47 draws, 130 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against German Walter Travella?
313 games by German Walter Travella 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.