Prepare against Lluis Urena Casacuberta
Spain · World #41,891 classical · FIDE ID 22244026
When preparing against Lluis Urena Casacuberta, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (52%).
Our database contains 148 games by Lluis Urena Casacuberta, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lluis Urena Casacuberta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lluis Urena Casacuberta 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 | 1,927 | 1,948 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,897 | 1,945 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,929 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 66 | 41 | 41 | 44.6% |
| As White | 78 | 34 | 24 | 20 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 70 | 32 | 17 | 21 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lluis Urena Casacuberta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lluis Urena Casacuberta's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 69.2% | 57.4% |
| d4 | 12 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 6.4% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Casacuberta usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 56.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 5 | 15.6% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 25.9% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Lluis Urena Casacuberta's chess games
All 148 games by Lluis Urena Casacuberta 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: 66 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Adria Martorell Aubanell | 2,128 | 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | D32 |
| Jun 2017 | Miquel Fabre Massana | 2,078 | 6th Vall del Tenes Open | C62 |
| Oct 2015 | Lluis Riera Sola | 2,077 | 4th Moia Open | B33 |
| Nov 2011 | Miguel Angel Sola Lluch | 1,966 | 31st Vic Open | C65 |
| Sep 2018 | Josep Basas Gamazo | 1,957 | Moia Open 7th | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| 4th Moia Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,033 |
| Moia MC | 2014 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,794 |
| 8th Moia Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,949 |
| 2nd Moia Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,884 |
| 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,839 |
| 5th Moia Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,805 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lluis Urena Casacuberta's chess games?
148 games by Lluis Urena Casacuberta, 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 Lluis Urena Casacuberta has played.
What does Lluis Urena Casacuberta play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Lluis Urena Casacuberta opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lluis Urena Casacuberta answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Lluis Urena Casacuberta play as White?
As White, Lluis Urena Casacuberta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lluis Urena Casacuberta play as Black?
As Black, Lluis Urena Casacuberta most often plays: Benoni Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Lluis Urena Casacuberta's FIDE rating?
Lluis Urena Casacuberta is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,897 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,948 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Lluis Urena Casacuberta played?
Our database contains 148 games by Lluis Urena Casacuberta, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 41 draws, 41 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lluis Urena Casacuberta?
148 games by Lluis Urena Casacuberta 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.