Prepare against Marc Ortega Serra
Spain · World #3,840 classical · FIDE ID 2293137
Our database contains 407 games by Marc Ortega Serra, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Ortega Serra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Ortega Serra 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 | 2,307 | 2,352 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,317 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,318 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 191 | 108 | 108 | 46.9% |
| As White | 202 | 106 | 51 | 45 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 205 | 85 | 57 | 63 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Ortega Serra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Ortega Serra's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 92.6% | 64.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 5.9% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 64.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Serra usually continues c4 (62.4% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Serra usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Serra usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 87.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Serra usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Serra usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 63 | 64.3% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 20 | 20.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 9.2% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 62.7% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 21 | 31.3% | 47.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Marc Ortega Serra's chess games
All 407 games by Marc Ortega Serra in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 191 wins, 108 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Jonathan Cruz | 2,515 | 11th Barcelona Canovelles Open | C00 |
| Dec 2022 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,464 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | C11 |
| Jul 2011 | Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,434 | 13th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A60 |
| Dec 2022 | Irina Bulmaga | 2,432 | 9th Sitges Sunway Open | E81 |
| Sep 2019 | Martin Martinez Romero | 2,421 | 12th Sabadell Open | A66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 29 | 15.5 | 2,289 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 2,320 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| 1st chT-Roncana Tancats | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,110 |
| 4th Roncana Open | 2010 | 9 | 7 | 2,209 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,098 |
| Sabadell Colon MC 4th | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Ortega Serra's chess games?
407 games by Marc Ortega Serra, from Jan 2006 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 Ortega Serra has played.
What does Marc Ortega Serra play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Marc Ortega Serra opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Ortega Serra answers 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Marc Ortega Serra play as White?
As White, Marc Ortega Serra's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Ortega Serra play as Black?
As Black, Marc Ortega Serra most often plays: French: Classical Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Marc Ortega Serra's FIDE rating?
Marc Ortega Serra is currently rated 2,307 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,352 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Marc Ortega Serra played?
Our database contains 407 games by Marc Ortega Serra, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 191 wins, 108 draws, 108 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Ortega Serra?
407 games by Marc Ortega Serra 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.