Prepare against Juan Plazuelo Pascual
IM · Spain · World #1,071 classical · FIDE ID 32059566
When preparing against Juan Plazuelo Pascual, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as Black, 12.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 911 games by Juan Plazuelo Pascual, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Plazuelo Pascual's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Plazuelo Pascual 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 | 2,446 | 2,474 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,432 | 2,442 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,416 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 911 | 366 | 322 | 223 | 40.2% |
| As White | 450 | 202 | 150 | 98 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 461 | 164 | 172 | 125 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Plazuelo Pascual's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Plazuelo Pascual's side.
First moves as White (450 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 272 | 60.4% | 62.7% |
| e4 | 151 | 33.6% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 3.3% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 12 | 2.7% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (63.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Pascual usually continues c4 (66.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Pascual usually continues e4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (63.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Pascual usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pascual usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (219 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 103 | 47.0% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 72 | 32.9% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 22 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 22 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 50.0% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 59 | 37.3% | 52.5% |
| e6 | 17 | 10.8% | 76.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Juan Plazuelo Pascual's chess games
All 911 games by Juan Plazuelo Pascual in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 366 wins, 322 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 52 | 23/22/7 | 44.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 27 | 12/11/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 14/4/4 | 63.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 8/7/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 42 | 11/23/8 | 26.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 38 | 19/9/10 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 27 | 10/12/5 | 37.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 25 | 3/13/9 | 12.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 23 | 6/10/7 | 26.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 4/14/3 | 19.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B44 |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Aug 2018 | Loek Van Wely | 2,650 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | E81 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,648 | Titled Tue Late | C54 |
| Aug 2023 | Alan Pichot | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 184 | 99 | 2,368 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2021 | 28 | 14 | 2,476 |
| Barcelona GM 5th | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,420 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,247 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 17 | 13 | 2,324 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2019 | 17 | 12 | 2,308 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 17 | 11 | 2,407 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2014 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,090 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Plazuelo Pascual's chess games?
911 games by Juan Plazuelo Pascual, from Sep 2011 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 Juan Plazuelo Pascual has played.
What does Juan Plazuelo Pascual play on the first move as White?
Across 450 games with White in our database, Juan Plazuelo Pascual opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Plazuelo Pascual answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan Plazuelo Pascual play as White?
As White, Juan Plazuelo Pascual's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (52 games, 44.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (25 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 450 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Plazuelo Pascual play as Black?
As Black, Juan Plazuelo Pascual most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Sicilian (38 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (27 games, 37.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 461 games.
What is Juan Plazuelo Pascual's FIDE rating?
Juan Plazuelo Pascual is currently rated 2,446 in classical chess, 2,432 in rapid and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,474 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Juan Plazuelo Pascual played?
Our database contains 911 games by Juan Plazuelo Pascual, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 366 wins, 322 draws, 223 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Plazuelo Pascual?
911 games by Juan Plazuelo Pascual 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.