Prepare against Marc Capellades Subirana
FM · Spain · World #7,520 classical · FIDE ID 2272245
When preparing against Marc Capellades Subirana, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,012 games by Marc Capellades Subirana, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Capellades Subirana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Capellades Subirana 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 | 2,214 | 2,314 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,246 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,160 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,012 | 497 | 279 | 236 | 49.1% |
| As White | 496 | 256 | 134 | 106 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 516 | 241 | 145 | 130 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Capellades Subirana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Capellades Subirana's side.
First moves as White (496 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 494 | 99.6% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Subirana usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Subirana usually continues Nf3 (74.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Subirana usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Subirana usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 243 | 97.2% | 60.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 168 | 98.2% | 62.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Marc Capellades Subirana's chess games
All 1,012 games by Marc Capellades Subirana in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 497 wins, 279 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 88 | 35/30/23 | 39.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 49 | 32/8/9 | 65.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 42 | 17/14/11 | 40.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 21/6/9 | 58.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 22/4/5 | 71.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 21 | 8/10/3 | 38.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 48 | 22/13/13 | 45.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 39 | 21/11/7 | 53.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 20 | 8/8/4 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Aramis Alvarez Pedraza | 2,551 | 21st La Pobla de Lillet Open | C51 |
| Jan 2018 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,502 | 20th Barcelona Tres Peons A | B01 |
| Jul 2011 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,493 | 37th Sitges Open | B06 |
| Mar 2012 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,477 | 1st Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C50 |
| Jul 2009 | Dominik Orzech | 2,466 | 32nd Barbera del Valles Open | B29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,202 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,095 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,149 |
| 10th Sant Adria de Besos Open | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| 7th Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,175 |
| 1st Llobregat Open | 2008 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,370 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,168 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Juan Bosco Prats Rodriguez (12 games) · Orelvis Perez Mitjans (11 games) · Jaume Costa Trave (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Capellades Subirana's chess games?
1,012 games by Marc Capellades Subirana, from Oct 2004 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 Marc Capellades Subirana has played.
What does Marc Capellades Subirana play on the first move as White?
Across 496 games with White in our database, Marc Capellades Subirana opens with 1.e4 (100% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.b3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Capellades Subirana answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...c5 (0% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...f5 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Marc Capellades Subirana play as White?
As White, Marc Capellades Subirana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (88 games, 39.8% win rate); Italian Game (49 games, 65.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (42 games, 40.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 496 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Capellades Subirana play as Black?
As Black, Marc Capellades Subirana most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (48 games, 45.8% win rate); Scotch Game (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 516 games.
What is Marc Capellades Subirana's FIDE rating?
Marc Capellades Subirana is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,314 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Marc Capellades Subirana played?
Our database contains 1,012 games by Marc Capellades Subirana, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 497 wins, 279 draws, 236 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Capellades Subirana?
1,012 games by Marc Capellades Subirana 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.