Prepare against Pablo Valero Recalde
Spain · World #83,748 classical · FIDE ID 24590762
When preparing against Pablo Valero Recalde, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 65 games by Pablo Valero Recalde, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pablo Valero Recalde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pablo Valero Recalde 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 | 1,778 | 1,807 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,776 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 35.4% |
| As White | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pablo Valero Recalde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pablo Valero Recalde's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Recalde usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Recalde usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Recalde usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 63.6% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Pablo Valero Recalde's chess games
All 65 games by Pablo Valero Recalde in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 23 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Jordi Corominas Garrido | 1,963 | 10th Barcelona Vila Gracia Open | D02 |
| May 2017 | Javier Lasaosa Irigoyen | 1,892 | 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | D70 |
| Jul 2017 | Oleksandr Khudov | 1,823 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A10 |
| May 2015 | Jose Luis Gonzalez Trigo | 1,819 | 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | B18 |
| May 2015 | Pol Izquierdo Pujol | 1,809 | 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,642 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,677 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 3 | 1,732 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons-F 45th | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,734 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,606 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open C | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,033 |
| 19th Barcelona Paredes Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,728 |
| 10th Barcelona Vila Gracia Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,874 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pablo Valero Recalde's chess games?
65 games by Pablo Valero Recalde, from Jul 2016 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 Valero Recalde has played.
What does Pablo Valero Recalde play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Pablo Valero Recalde opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pablo Valero Recalde answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pablo Valero Recalde play as White?
As White, Pablo Valero Recalde's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pablo Valero Recalde play as Black?
As Black, Pablo Valero Recalde most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Pablo Valero Recalde's FIDE rating?
Pablo Valero Recalde is currently rated 1,778 in classical chess, 1,807 in rapid and 1,776 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,807 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Pablo Valero Recalde played?
Our database contains 65 games by Pablo Valero Recalde, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pablo Valero Recalde?
65 games by Pablo Valero Recalde 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.