Prepare against Nel Pla Almenar
Spain · World #18,793 classical · FIDE ID 22273115
Our database contains 88 games by Nel Pla Almenar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nel Pla Almenar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nel Pla Almenar 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 | 2,068 | 2,095 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,001 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,054 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 29 | 26 | 33 | 33.0% |
| As White | 43 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 13 | 20 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nel Pla Almenar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nel Pla Almenar's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 69.8% | 56.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 20.9% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Almenar usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Almenar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Almenar usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Almenar usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Almenar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Almenar usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Nel Pla Almenar's chess games
All 88 games by Nel Pla Almenar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 29 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Molina Carretero | 2,176 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 Final | B12 |
| Mar 2025 | Oriol Masip Tressera | 2,172 | TCh-CAT Gp1 Relegation 2 | B27 |
| Mar 2024 | Antonio Castelltort Fernandez | 2,166 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B21 |
| May 2018 | Jordi Comellas Blanchart | 2,148 | 2nd Barcelona Gotic Open | A63 |
| Jan 2025 | L Hapala | 2,118 | TCh-CAT Gp2 2025 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Tres Peons | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,153 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Igualada Open 14th | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,026 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 2nd Barcelona Gotic Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 2,028 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 5th Cornella Pinol Memorial | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 2,060 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nel Pla Almenar's chess games?
88 games by Nel Pla Almenar, from Oct 2008 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 Nel Pla Almenar has played.
What does Nel Pla Almenar play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Nel Pla Almenar opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nel Pla Almenar answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Nel Pla Almenar play as White?
As White, Nel Pla Almenar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Center Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nel Pla Almenar play as Black?
As Black, Nel Pla Almenar most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Nel Pla Almenar's FIDE rating?
Nel Pla Almenar is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,095 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Nel Pla Almenar played?
Our database contains 88 games by Nel Pla Almenar, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 26 draws, 33 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nel Pla Almenar?
88 games by Nel Pla Almenar 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.