Prepare against Luis Espel
URY · World #61,050 classical · FIDE ID 3014800
When preparing against Luis Espel, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Luis Espel, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Espel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Espel 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 | 1,852 | 2,024 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,893 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,893 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 38.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Espel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Espel's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 20 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Espel usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Espel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Espel usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Luis Espel's chess games
All 39 games by Luis Espel in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Daniela Cordero | 2,011 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A20 |
| Feb 2022 | Andres Benitez | 1,978 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | A29 |
| Feb 2022 | Natalia Silva Rosas | 1,777 | 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | C00 |
| Feb 2023 | Pamela Parma | 1,768 | 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | D02 |
| Sep 2022 | Daniel Kaciusis | 1,706 | Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,632 |
| Montevideo Trebejos 50 Anniv Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,710 |
| 5th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,048 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 8 | 5 | 1,780 |
| chT3-URU | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,545 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Espel's chess games?
39 games by Luis Espel, from Nov 2021 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 Luis Espel has played.
What does Luis Espel play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Luis Espel opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Espel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Luis Espel play as White?
As White, Luis Espel's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Espel play as Black?
As Black, Luis Espel most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Luis Espel's FIDE rating?
Luis Espel is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Luis Espel played?
Our database contains 39 games by Luis Espel, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 13 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Espel?
39 games by Luis Espel 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.