Prepare against Juan Carlos Escandell Mari
FM · Spain · World #11,001 classical · FIDE ID 100919
When preparing against Juan Carlos Escandell Mari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 340 games by Juan Carlos Escandell Mari, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Escandell Mari 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 | 2,154 | 2,162 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 340 | 141 | 96 | 103 | 41.5% |
| As White | 188 | 88 | 49 | 51 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 152 | 53 | 47 | 52 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's side.
First moves as White (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mari usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 46.8% | 62.2% |
| e5 | 30 | 38.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 10.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 100.0% | 55.8% |
Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's chess games
All 340 games by Juan Carlos Escandell Mari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - 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: 141 wins, 96 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 8/1/1 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Cristhian Camilo Rios Gomez | 2,475 | Badalona Open 43rd | E34 |
| Nov 2013 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,457 | 1st Cornella Pinol Memorial | B01 |
| Apr 2012 | Jonathan Alonso Moyano | 2,396 | chT-Catalunya | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Julio Antonio Hernando Rodrigo | 2,386 | 2nd Cornella Pinol Memorial | C09 |
| Jan 2001 | Enrique Manuel Scarella | 2,375 | ch-Villa Martelli CA | D77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 28 | 12.5 | 2,266 |
| Villa Ballester Open | 1997 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,385 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 20 | 9 | 2,268 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2017 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Florida | 2001 | 11 | 8 | 2,302 |
| Buenos Aires tt | 1996 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,343 |
| 6th Vicente Lopez ITT | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| Villa Martelli Warsteiner | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's chess games?
340 games by Juan Carlos Escandell Mari, from Jan 2026 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 Juan Carlos Escandell Mari has played.
What does Juan Carlos Escandell Mari play on the first move as White?
Across 188 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Escandell Mari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Escandell Mari answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Escandell Mari play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Escandell Mari play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Escandell Mari most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Juan Carlos Escandell Mari's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Escandell Mari is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Juan Carlos Escandell Mari played?
Our database contains 340 games by Juan Carlos Escandell Mari, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 96 draws, 103 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Escandell Mari?
340 games by Juan Carlos Escandell Mari 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.