Prepare against Pablo Insa Alfonso
FM · Spain · World #4,226 classical · FIDE ID 2262614
When preparing against Pablo Insa Alfonso, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 145 games by Pablo Insa Alfonso, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Insa Alfonso's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Insa Alfonso 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 | 2,297 | 2,348 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,303 | 2,307 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 55 | 41 | 49 | 37.9% |
| As White | 74 | 35 | 18 | 21 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 23 | 28 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Insa Alfonso's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Insa Alfonso's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 94.6% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alfonso usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Alfonso usually continues Nf3 (73.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Alfonso usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alfonso usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 59.4% | 63.2% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Pablo Insa Alfonso's chess games
All 145 games by Pablo Insa Alfonso in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 41 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A33 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Gevorg Harutjunyan | 2,476 | 44th Seville Open | B41 |
| Jul 2021 | Jonathan Cruz | 2,393 | chT-Valencia Division Honor | B01 |
| Jul 2018 | Antonio Granero Roca | 2,390 | Xativa Murta Open 4th | B20 |
| Jan 2018 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,318 | 5th Manises | B82 |
| Apr 2018 | Ramon Ibanez Aullana | 2,298 | ch-Valencia | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Manises | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,273 |
| 51st Mislata Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,166 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,128 |
| 50th Mislata Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,261 |
| ch-Provincial Burjassot Preferente | 2011 | 7 | 6 | 2,120 |
| ch-Valencia | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 2,286 |
| Silla Christmas Open | 2001 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,786 |
| Xativa Murta Open 4th | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Insa Alfonso's chess games?
145 games by Pablo Insa Alfonso, from Oct 2003 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 Pablo Insa Alfonso has played.
What does Pablo Insa Alfonso play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Pablo Insa Alfonso opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Insa Alfonso answers 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games).
What openings does Pablo Insa Alfonso play as White?
As White, Pablo Insa Alfonso's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Insa Alfonso play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Insa Alfonso most often plays: Alekhine Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Pablo Insa Alfonso's FIDE rating?
Pablo Insa Alfonso is currently rated 2,297 in classical chess and 2,303 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (May 2022).
How many games has Pablo Insa Alfonso played?
Our database contains 145 games by Pablo Insa Alfonso, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 41 draws, 49 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Insa Alfonso?
145 games by Pablo Insa Alfonso 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.