Prepare against Rafael Del Valle Domenech
CM · Spain · World #30,927 classical · FIDE ID 2210738
When preparing against Rafael Del Valle Domenech, expect 1.d4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Rafael Del Valle Domenech, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Del Valle Domenech's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Del Valle Domenech 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 | 1,980 | 2,217 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,991 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,001 | 2,065 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 36.0% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Del Valle Domenech's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Del Valle Domenech's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 56.1% | 54.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 39.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 54.3% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Domenech usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Domenech usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Domenech usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Domenech usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Domenech usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Domenech usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Rafael Del Valle Domenech's chess games
All 75 games by Rafael Del Valle Domenech in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 27 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Patrick Scharrer | 2,300 | 2nd Alicante Open | A42 |
| Jan 1997 | Ferran Reig Albero | 2,200 | chT-Autonomico | B22 |
| Apr 2015 | Pablo Insa Alfonso | 2,104 | 1st Xabia Open | D31 |
| Nov 2003 | Jorge Vilanova Corbi | 2,081 | ch-Alicante | E38 |
| Feb 2009 | Sandra Soler Di Benedetto | 2,024 | chT-Valencia Honor | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 2003 | 22 | 13 | 2,310 |
| 10th La Coruna Open | 1999 | 8 | 4 | 2,347 |
| 1st Xabia Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,159 |
| 2nd Alicante Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,118 |
| Cullera Autonomico Open | 1996 | 5 | 2 | 2,225 |
| San Pedro del Pinatar Open 1st | 2010 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 2nd Mislata Open | 1993 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Alicante | 2003 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Del Valle Domenech's chess games?
75 games by Rafael Del Valle Domenech, from Apr 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 Rafael Del Valle Domenech has played.
What does Rafael Del Valle Domenech play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rafael Del Valle Domenech opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Del Valle Domenech answers 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rafael Del Valle Domenech play as White?
As White, Rafael Del Valle Domenech's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Del Valle Domenech play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Del Valle Domenech most often plays: Alekhine Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Rafael Del Valle Domenech's FIDE rating?
Rafael Del Valle Domenech is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,001 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Rafael Del Valle Domenech played?
Our database contains 75 games by Rafael Del Valle Domenech, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 18 draws, 30 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Del Valle Domenech?
75 games by Rafael Del Valle Domenech 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.