Prepare against Marc Narciso Dublan
GM · Spain · World #1,726 classical · FIDE ID 2201500
When preparing against Marc Narciso Dublan, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (25% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 37.3% over 67 games.
Our database contains 2,932 games by Marc Narciso Dublan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marc Narciso Dublan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Narciso Dublan 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 | 2,398 | 2,553 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,436 | 2,606 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,506 | 2,609 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,932 | 1,334 | 1,045 | 552 | 45.5% |
| As White | 1,454 | 705 | 519 | 229 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 1,478 | 629 | 526 | 323 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Narciso Dublan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Narciso Dublan's side.
First moves as White (1,453 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 679 | 46.7% | 68.3% |
| e4 | 542 | 37.3% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 176 | 12.1% | 63.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 1.7% | 60.4% |
| Nc3 | 12 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 10 | 0.7% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 68.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Dublan usually continues c4 (66.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Dublan usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Dublan usually continues c4 (75.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Dublan usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dublan usually continues Nf3 (65.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Dublan usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (709 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 175 | 24.7% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 146 | 20.6% | 59.2% |
| e5 | 139 | 19.6% | 49.3% |
| c6 | 73 | 10.3% | 65.8% |
| Nc6 | 42 | 5.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 5.9% | 67.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (483 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 159 | 32.9% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 130 | 26.9% | 65.4% |
| e6 | 90 | 18.6% | 58.9% |
| f5 | 72 | 14.9% | 59.7% |
| d6 | 20 | 4.1% | 72.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.4% | 64.3% |
Marc Narciso Dublan's chess games
All 2,932 games by Marc Narciso Dublan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 1,334 wins, 1,045 draws, 552 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 126 | 58/47/20 | 46.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 77 | 34/34/9 | 44.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 71 | 34/28/9 | 47.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 67 | 34/21/12 | 50.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 67 | 25/28/14 | 37.3% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 66 | 45/11/10 | 68.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 66 | 34/23/9 | 51.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 50 | 23/19/8 | 46.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 43 | 20/14/9 | 46.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 18/12/8 | 47.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 120 | 52/41/27 | 43.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 85 | 39/30/16 | 45.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 76 | 31/29/16 | 40.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 60 | 25/24/11 | 41.7% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 58 | 26/21/11 | 44.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 47 | 18/17/12 | 38.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 17/17/11 | 37.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 45 | 19/12/14 | 42.2% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 42 | 17/15/10 | 40.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 40 | 20/14/6 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Ivan Cheparinov | 2,688 | 1st Barbera del Valles | A45 |
| Feb 2021 | David Anton Guijarro | 2,679 | Sabrina Inv | B08 |
| Oct 2019 | Ray Robson | 2,670 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | B12 |
| Aug 2013 | Julio E Granda Zuniga | 2,664 | ch-ESP rapid | D77 |
| Nov 2009 | Alexandr Fier | 2,653 | Barcelona Casino | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya | 2024 | 118 | 79 | 2,513 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 89 | 57 | 2,536 |
| ch-ESP | 2010 | 63 | 41.5 | 2,485 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 58 | 26 | 2,449 |
| Barcelona Casino | 2011 | 49 | 20 | 2,525 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1998 | 45 | 34 | 2,533 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 34 | 22.5 | 2,523 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2021 | 28 | 7 | 2,409 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Josep Manuel Lopez Martinez (28 games) · Hipolito Asis Gargatagli (24 games) · Fernando Peralta (22 games) · Daniel Alsina Leal (22 games) · Viktor Moskalenko (22 games) · Josep Oms Pallisse (19 games) · Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes (17 games) · Orelvis Perez Mitjans (17 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Narciso Dublan's chess games?
2,932 games by Marc Narciso Dublan, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Narciso Dublan has played.
What does Marc Narciso Dublan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,453 games with White in our database, Marc Narciso Dublan opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Narciso Dublan answers 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Marc Narciso Dublan play as White?
As White, Marc Narciso Dublan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (126 games, 46.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (77 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (71 games, 47.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,454 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Narciso Dublan play as Black?
As Black, Marc Narciso Dublan most often plays: Pirc Defense (120 games, 43.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (85 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (76 games, 40.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,478 games.
What is Marc Narciso Dublan's FIDE rating?
Marc Narciso Dublan is currently rated 2,398 in classical chess, 2,436 in rapid and 2,506 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,553 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Marc Narciso Dublan played?
Our database contains 2,932 games by Marc Narciso Dublan, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,334 wins, 1,045 draws, 552 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Narciso Dublan?
2,932 games by Marc Narciso Dublan 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.