Prepare against Luis Parals Marce
Spain · World #26,287 classical · FIDE ID 2227770
When preparing against Luis Parals Marce, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 466 games by Luis Parals Marce, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Parals Marce's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Parals Marce 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 | 2,009 | 2,193 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,071 | 2,096 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,984 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 222 | 85 | 159 | 47.6% |
| As White | 228 | 122 | 41 | 65 | 53.5% |
| As Black | 238 | 100 | 44 | 94 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Parals Marce's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Parals Marce's side.
First moves as White (228 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 121 | 53.1% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 74 | 32.5% | 62.2% |
| c4 | 19 | 8.3% | 63.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 61.2% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Marce usually continues Nf3 (73.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marce usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Marce usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Marce usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marce usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Marce usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 47.9% | 48.2% |
| d6 | 16 | 13.7% | 81.3% |
| g6 | 16 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 14 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 8.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 44.3% | 41.4% |
| d6 | 13 | 16.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 16.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 12 | 15.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 7.6% | 58.3% |
Luis Parals Marce's chess games
All 466 games by Luis Parals Marce in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 222 wins, 85 draws, 159 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 38 | 25/5/8 | 65.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 27 | 17/8/2 | 63.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 11/6/6 | 47.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 36 | 16/8/12 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 14/5/12 | 45.2% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Jorge Samuel Bobadilla Viera | 2,381 | 7th Platja d'Aro Open A | D30 |
| Nov 2005 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,280 | ch-Girona | D02 |
| May 2012 | Antonio Garcia Cano | 2,261 | 6th Llinars del Valles Open A | A55 |
| Feb 2019 | Antonio Ayas Fernandez | 2,253 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | Jordi Serra Pages | 2,244 | 17th Miquel Mas Open | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2019 | 49 | 29.5 | 2,104 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2019 | 15 | 4.5 | 1,921 |
| 19th Joan Gelpi Memorial | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,174 |
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,115 |
| 9th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,231 |
| 10th Figueres Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,136 |
| 2nd Girona Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 1,935 |
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Parals Marce's chess games?
466 games by Luis Parals Marce, from Apr 2003 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 Parals Marce has played.
What does Luis Parals Marce play on the first move as White?
Across 228 games with White in our database, Luis Parals Marce opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Parals Marce answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Luis Parals Marce play as White?
As White, Luis Parals Marce's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (38 games, 65.8% win rate); Colle System (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Parals Marce play as Black?
As Black, Luis Parals Marce most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 238 games.
What is Luis Parals Marce's FIDE rating?
Luis Parals Marce is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,071 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Luis Parals Marce played?
Our database contains 466 games by Luis Parals Marce, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 222 wins, 85 draws, 159 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Parals Marce?
466 games by Luis Parals Marce 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.