Prepare against Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon
Spain · World #23,247 classical · FIDE ID 2296020
When preparing against Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 92 games by Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon 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 | 2,031 | 2,052 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,031 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,086 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 40 | 10 | 42 | 43.5% |
| As White | 45 | 22 | 4 | 19 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 6 | 23 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Falcon usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Falcon usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Falcon usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Falcon usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 40.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 68.2% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's chess games
All 92 games by Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 40 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Omar Garcia | 2,338 | Las Palmas | C04 |
| Feb 2017 | Daniel Ortega Hermida | 2,329 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1617 | A39 |
| Nov 2007 | Dragan Kotevski | 2,280 | 8th El Sauzal Open | A31 |
| Mar 2007 | Belinda Vega Gutierrez | 2,172 | 1st La Laguna Open | D58 |
| Jun 2008 | David Baragano Campa | 2,148 | chT-ESP U16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Canaria ch | 2010 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,994 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,978 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 1st La Laguna Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,126 |
| Las Palmas | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,221 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Primera-A | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,172 |
| ch-Gran Canaria U18 | 2010 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's chess games?
92 games by Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon, from Oct 2005 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 Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon has played.
What does Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon play as White?
As White, Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon play as Black?
As Black, Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon's FIDE rating?
Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon played?
Our database contains 92 games by Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon?
92 games by Hector Xarach Marrero Falcon 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.