Prepare against Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz
Spain · World #28,181 classical · FIDE ID 2221136
When preparing against Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 65 games by Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz 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 | 1,997 | 2,186 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,140 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,998 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 8 | 38 | 29.2% |
| As White | 29 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 3 | 19 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 75.9% | 27.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 20.7% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Bg5 (5.6% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Munoz usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Munoz usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Munoz usually continues h4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's chess games
All 65 games by Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Veresov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1998 | Agustin Garcia Luque | 2,340 | ch-ESP | B30 |
| Apr 2012 | Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez | 2,286 | ch-Andalucia | B09 |
| Apr 2012 | Amalia Aranaz Murillo | 2,224 | ch-Andalucia | A41 |
| May 2019 | Angel Mariano Rodriguez Perez | 2,223 | Dos Hermanas Rapid 31st | B07 |
| Jan 2013 | Javier Cartagena Sanchez | 2,025 | 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,174 |
| 4th San Pedro del Pinatar | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 6th Rutas de Cuenca Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2017 | 6 | 0 | 2,012 |
| 35th Seville Open | 2010 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,145 |
| 33rd Seville Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 2,064 |
| ch-Andalucia 0708 | 2008 | 3 | 2 | 2,200 |
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Where can I find Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's chess games?
65 games by Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz has played.
What does Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz answers 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz play as White?
As White, Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz's FIDE rating?
Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz played?
Our database contains 65 games by Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 38 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz?
65 games by Rafael Carlos Barrios Munoz 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.