Prepare against Marc Esteve Cantero
Spain · World #42,338 classical · FIDE ID 22237275
When preparing against Marc Esteve Cantero, expect 1.c4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 49 games by Marc Esteve Cantero, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Esteve Cantero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Esteve Cantero 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 | 1,925 | 1,946 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,899 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 1,842 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 22 | 8 | 19 | 44.9% |
| As White | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Esteve Cantero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Esteve Cantero's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 57.1% | 70.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 57% of White games, 70.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 70.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Cantero usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Cantero usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 31.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Marc Esteve Cantero's chess games
All 49 games by Marc Esteve Cantero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Agustin Diaz Moron | 2,003 | 5th Roncana Open A | C02 |
| Oct 2010 | Carlos Ruiz Arenas | 1,940 | 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | D94 |
| Feb 2023 | Joan Vallbona Domingo | 1,892 | 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A17 |
| May 2011 | Enric Barba Rios | 1,871 | 2nd Mollet del Valles Open | B12 |
| Apr 2010 | Javier Castrillon Otero | 1,866 | 4th Llinars del Valles Open B | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,917 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,910 |
| 2nd Mollet del Valles Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,842 |
| 5th Roncana Open A | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 1,995 |
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,881 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,818 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,556 |
| Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,682 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Esteve Cantero's chess games?
49 games by Marc Esteve Cantero, from Jul 2009 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 Marc Esteve Cantero has played.
What does Marc Esteve Cantero play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Marc Esteve Cantero opens with 1.c4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Esteve Cantero answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Marc Esteve Cantero play as White?
As White, Marc Esteve Cantero's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Esteve Cantero play as Black?
As Black, Marc Esteve Cantero most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Marc Esteve Cantero's FIDE rating?
Marc Esteve Cantero is currently rated 1,925 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Marc Esteve Cantero played?
Our database contains 49 games by Marc Esteve Cantero, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Esteve Cantero?
49 games by Marc Esteve Cantero 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.