Prepare against Hugo Giraldez Requena
Spain · World #22,821 classical · FIDE ID 54778964
When preparing against Hugo Giraldez Requena, expect 1.e4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Hugo Giraldez Requena, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hugo Giraldez Requena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hugo Giraldez Requena 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 | 2,035 | 2,035 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,064 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,997 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 39 | 11 | 15 | 60.0% |
| As White | 35 | 21 | 7 | 7 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 60.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hugo Giraldez Requena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hugo Giraldez Requena's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 51.4% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 16 | 45.7% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 51% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Requena usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Requena usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Requena usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Requena usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Requena usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 100.0% | 68.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Hugo Giraldez Requena's chess games
All 65 games by Hugo Giraldez Requena in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - 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: 39 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Angel Sanchez Maldonado | 1,898 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Xoel Roo Perez | 1,856 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Adrian Ezcurra Garzo | 1,830 | ch-ESP U10 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Jordi Llobet Planes | 1,785 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | B23 |
| Jul 2024 | Joaquin Marc Garcia Huerta | 1,753 | ch-ESP U10 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2024 | 18 | 14 | 1,672 |
| ch-ESP U10 rapid | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,891 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,031 |
| ch-ESP U08 | 2022 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,482 |
| Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U12 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,385 |
| FIDE World Cadet & Youth Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2026 | Rapid | O12 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,779 |
| La Zubia Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hugo Giraldez Requena's chess games?
65 games by Hugo Giraldez Requena, from Apr 2022 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 Hugo Giraldez Requena has played.
What does Hugo Giraldez Requena play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Hugo Giraldez Requena opens with 1.e4 (51% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hugo Giraldez Requena answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hugo Giraldez Requena play as White?
As White, Hugo Giraldez Requena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hugo Giraldez Requena play as Black?
As Black, Hugo Giraldez Requena most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Hugo Giraldez Requena's FIDE rating?
Hugo Giraldez Requena is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hugo Giraldez Requena played?
Our database contains 65 games by Hugo Giraldez Requena, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 11 draws, 15 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hugo Giraldez Requena?
65 games by Hugo Giraldez Requena 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.