Prepare against Oriol Layola Barrionuevo
Spain · World #17,987 classical · FIDE ID 2268221
When preparing against Oriol Layola Barrionuevo, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 31 games by Oriol Layola Barrionuevo, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oriol Layola Barrionuevo 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 | 2,075 | 2,129 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,964 | 2,080 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,097 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 3 | 16 | 38.7% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 14 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 35.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 88.2% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Barrionuevo usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's chess games
All 31 games by Oriol Layola Barrionuevo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 12 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B83 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E86 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,295 | Foment Martinenc Open | B83 |
| Jan 1994 | Martim Afonso Palma De Haro | 2,220 | Foment Martinenc Open | C44 |
| Jun 2009 | Salvador Lluverol Torrents | 2,019 | 3rd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | E87 |
| May 2012 | Francesc Blasco Cusido | 1,931 | 6th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | B20 |
| Apr 2010 | Joan Vilella Bertran | 1,923 | 4th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,139 |
| 6th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,004 |
| Foment Martinenc Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,195 |
| St Cugat Open | 1994 | 3 | 0 | 2,060 |
| 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,614 |
| 3rd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,113 |
| 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,802 |
| 33rd Sitges Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 2,104 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's chess games?
31 games by Oriol Layola Barrionuevo, from Oct 2005 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 Oriol Layola Barrionuevo has played.
What does Oriol Layola Barrionuevo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Oriol Layola Barrionuevo opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oriol Layola Barrionuevo answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Oriol Layola Barrionuevo play as White?
As White, Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oriol Layola Barrionuevo play as Black?
As Black, Oriol Layola Barrionuevo most often plays: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Oriol Layola Barrionuevo's FIDE rating?
Oriol Layola Barrionuevo is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 1,964 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,129 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Oriol Layola Barrionuevo played?
Our database contains 31 games by Oriol Layola Barrionuevo, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 3 draws, 16 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oriol Layola Barrionuevo?
31 games by Oriol Layola Barrionuevo 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.