Prepare against Rafael Gonzalez Maza
FM · Spain · World #16,346 classical · FIDE ID 2200570
When preparing against Rafael Gonzalez Maza, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 60 games by Rafael Gonzalez Maza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Gonzalez Maza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Gonzalez Maza 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 | 2,091 | 2,300 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,215 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,210 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 18 | 15 | 27 | 30.0% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Gonzalez Maza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Gonzalez Maza's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 96.6% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Maza usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Maza usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Maza usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Maza usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 7 | 46.7% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Rafael Gonzalez Maza's chess games
All 60 games by Rafael Gonzalez Maza 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: 18 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Llatzer Bru Rullo | 2,298 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D53 |
| Mar 2019 | Jordi Serra Pages | 2,253 | chT-Catalunya GpB final | D52 |
| Jan 1996 | J. Perez | 2,245 | chT-Catalunya | A46 |
| Aug 2019 | Ruben Fernandez Lopez | 2,242 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | A48 |
| Oct 2002 | Carlos Brugarolas Manzaneque | 2,215 | Barcelona Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 13 | 4 | 2,077 |
| chT-Catalunya | 1996 | 10 | 3 | 2,169 |
| Barcelona Open | 2002 | 7 | 7 | 2,516 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2002 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,389 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,220 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 Final | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,955 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 2,264 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Gonzalez Maza's chess games?
60 games by Rafael Gonzalez Maza, 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 Gonzalez Maza has played.
What does Rafael Gonzalez Maza play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Rafael Gonzalez Maza opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Gonzalez Maza answers 1...Nc6 (47% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Rafael Gonzalez Maza play as White?
As White, Rafael Gonzalez Maza's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Gonzalez Maza play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Gonzalez Maza most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Rafael Gonzalez Maza's FIDE rating?
Rafael Gonzalez Maza is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rafael Gonzalez Maza played?
Our database contains 60 games by Rafael Gonzalez Maza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 15 draws, 27 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Gonzalez Maza?
60 games by Rafael Gonzalez Maza 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.