Prepare against Marc Verdaguer Montanya
Spain · World #25,073 classical · FIDE ID 2252589
When preparing against Marc Verdaguer Montanya, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Marc Verdaguer Montanya, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marc Verdaguer Montanya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Verdaguer Montanya 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 | 2,018 | 2,152 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,065 | May 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,031 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 43.3% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 35.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 321 rated games against 295 different opponents, across 50 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 255 | 109 | 80 | 66 | 42.7% | 2,029 | 2,088 | 18 |
| Rapid | 57 | 35 | 7 | 15 | 61.4% | 1,861 | 1,982 | 10 |
| Blitz | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 44.4% | 1,822 | 1,778 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 99 | 14 | 49 | 36 | 14.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 156 | 100 | 24 | 32 | 64.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 2 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 27 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1,740 | 2,140 |
| 2025 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 1,931 | 2,100 |
| 2024 | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 1,901 | 2,001 |
| 2023 | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 1,848 | 1,768 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1,848 | 2,115 |
| 2021 | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 1,720 | 1,756 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 2,047 | 2,275 |
| 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2,015 | 2,215 |
| 2018 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1,963 | 2,106 |
| 2017 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 | 2,062 |
| 2016 | 27 | 10 | 5 | 12 | 2,103 | 2,020 |
| 2014 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2,049 | 2,005 |
| 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,994 | 2,128 |
| 2012 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2,060 | 2,100 |
| 2011 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 2,105 | 2,185 |
| 2010 | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 1,960 | 2,029 |
| 2009 | 25 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 1,992 | 2,027 |
| 2008 | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 2,186 | 2,250 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2,182 | 2,022 |
| 2006 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 2,147 | 2,147 |
Where Marc Verdaguer Montanya has played
Spain (37) · France (5) · Germany (4) · Bulgaria (1) · Croatia (1) · Poland (1) · Sweden (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Verdaguer Montanya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Verdaguer Montanya's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 43.8% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Montanya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Montanya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Montanya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 78.6% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Montanya usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Montanya usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Montanya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Marc Verdaguer Montanya's chess games
All 30 games by Marc Verdaguer Montanya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Kamil Klim | 2,181 | 13th Rewal Open A | B67 |
| Oct 2010 | Jaume Simon Del Sol | 2,019 | 4th Roncana Open | D02 |
| Aug 2008 | Tomasz Pietrzak | 2,016 | 13th Rewal Open A | A84 |
| Jan 2013 | Eduardo Garcia Sanz | 2,007 | 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | B45 |
| Jan 2013 | Gregorio Martinez Vicente | 1,997 | 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Roncana Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| 13th Rewal Open A | 2008 | 8 | 4 | 2,186 |
| 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | 2013 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 6th Split Open | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,057 |
| 24th Teteven Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,560 |
| Taby Scandinavian Open | 2007 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,128 |
| 25th Roquetas de Mar Open | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,507 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Verdaguer Montanya's chess games?
30 games by Marc Verdaguer Montanya, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Verdaguer Montanya has played.
What does Marc Verdaguer Montanya play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marc Verdaguer Montanya opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Verdaguer Montanya answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marc Verdaguer Montanya play as White?
As White, Marc Verdaguer Montanya's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Verdaguer Montanya play as Black?
As Black, Marc Verdaguer Montanya most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Marc Verdaguer Montanya's FIDE rating?
Marc Verdaguer Montanya is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Marc Verdaguer Montanya played?
Our database contains 30 games by Marc Verdaguer Montanya, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 11 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Verdaguer Montanya?
30 games by Marc Verdaguer Montanya 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.