Prepare against Juan Torres Mari
Spain · World #140,071 classical · FIDE ID 22231137
When preparing against Juan Torres Mari, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 71 games by Juan Torres Mari, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Torres Mari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Torres 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 | 1,620 | 1,784 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,795 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,656 | 1,691 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 23 | 11 | 37 | 32.4% |
| As White | 38 | 13 | 8 | 17 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Torres Mari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Torres Mari's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 97.4% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Mari usually continues c4 (47.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mari usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Mari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
Juan Torres Mari's chess games
All 71 games by Juan Torres Mari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 23 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Miguel Cerdo Fernandez | 2,050 | ch-Mallorca D1 | E38 |
| Nov 2000 | Inocencio Burriel Lahos | 2,011 | ch-Mallorca D1 | A40 |
| Dec 2008 | Sonia Sirletti | 1,965 | 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | A55 |
| Nov 2000 | Jose Luis Oliver Font | 1,944 | ch-Mallorca D1 | B80 |
| Oct 2007 | Ricardo Antoniacci | 1,935 | 4th Calvia Open | B87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mallorca C | 2018 | 12 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| chT-Palma de Mallorca | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 16th Binissalem Open | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,148 |
| 3rd Palma de Mallorca Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,100 |
| ch-Mallorca D1 | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,995 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,795 |
| 13th Calvia Amateur Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,729 |
| 7th Calvia Amateur Open | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Torres Mari's chess games?
71 games by Juan Torres Mari, from Jan 2008 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 Torres Mari has played.
What does Juan Torres Mari play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Juan Torres Mari opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Torres Mari answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Juan Torres Mari play as White?
As White, Juan Torres Mari's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Torres Mari play as Black?
As Black, Juan Torres Mari most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Juan Torres Mari's FIDE rating?
Juan Torres Mari is currently rated 1,620 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,656 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,784 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Juan Torres Mari played?
Our database contains 71 games by Juan Torres Mari, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 11 draws, 37 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Torres Mari?
71 games by Juan Torres 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.