Prepare against Marcel Bonet Verdu
Spain · World #95,214 classical · FIDE ID 32042817
When preparing against Marcel Bonet Verdu, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Marcel Bonet Verdu, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Bonet Verdu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Bonet Verdu 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 | 1,744 | 1,811 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,742 | 1,783 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,828 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Bonet Verdu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Bonet Verdu's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Verdu usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Verdu usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Verdu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Verdu usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Verdu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Marcel Bonet Verdu's chess games
All 36 games by Marcel Bonet Verdu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | David Monell Camarasa | 2,144 | ch-Lleida Region | E97 |
| Nov 2011 | Wilson Cardona Marin | 1,876 | chB-Lleida Province | B22 |
| Nov 2018 | Jose Alba Tarradelles | 1,822 | ch-Lleida | A90 |
| Oct 2018 | Robert Torrelles Hornos | 1,793 | ch-Lleida | A10 |
| Jun 2012 | Miquel Segues Pons | 1,778 | 17th Balaguer Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| ch-Lleida | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-Lleida Region | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,819 |
| chB-Lleida Province | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,684 |
| ch-Lleida Regional | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,480 |
| ch-Lleida Province | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,741 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Bonet Verdu's chess games?
36 games by Marcel Bonet Verdu, from Jan 2012 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 Marcel Bonet Verdu has played.
What does Marcel Bonet Verdu play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Marcel Bonet Verdu opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Bonet Verdu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Marcel Bonet Verdu play as White?
As White, Marcel Bonet Verdu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Bonet Verdu play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Bonet Verdu most often plays: Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Marcel Bonet Verdu's FIDE rating?
Marcel Bonet Verdu is currently rated 1,744 in classical chess, 1,742 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Marcel Bonet Verdu played?
Our database contains 36 games by Marcel Bonet Verdu, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 18 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Bonet Verdu?
36 games by Marcel Bonet Verdu 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.