Prepare against Rafael Mariano Requena Briones
Spain · World #127,632 classical · FIDE ID 2213281
When preparing against Rafael Mariano Requena Briones, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 51 games by Rafael Mariano Requena Briones, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Mariano Requena Briones 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 | 1,653 | 1,853 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 15 | 4 | 32 | 29.4% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 29.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 29.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Briones usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Briones usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Briones usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Briones usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's chess games
All 51 games by Rafael Mariano Requena Briones in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Pedro Aristides Ocabo Vera | 1,784 | ch-Aragon Seniors A | B25 |
| Jan 2009 | Alfonso Becana | 1,673 | ch-Aragon Primera | A56 |
| Oct 2015 | Luis Llucia Marco | 1,583 | ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | C52 |
| Nov 2013 | Jose Angel Calvo Rodriguez | 1,526 | Zaragoza Otono Open 1st | B21 |
| May 2015 | Angel Ubeda Gimeno | 1,512 | ch-Aragon Seniors | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Zaragoza Delicias Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,812 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,685 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors A | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,626 |
| ch-Aragon Primera | 2009 | 7 | 1 | 1,400 |
| Zaragoza Otono Open 1st | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,650 |
| ch-Zaragoza Province Primera | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,417 |
| 1st Aragon Once Open | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 2,000 |
| Ardid Memorial Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's chess games?
51 games by Rafael Mariano Requena Briones, from Apr 2007 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 Mariano Requena Briones has played.
What does Rafael Mariano Requena Briones play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rafael Mariano Requena Briones opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Mariano Requena Briones answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Rafael Mariano Requena Briones play as White?
As White, Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Mariano Requena Briones play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Mariano Requena Briones most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Latvian Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Rafael Mariano Requena Briones's FIDE rating?
Rafael Mariano Requena Briones is currently rated 1,653 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rafael Mariano Requena Briones played?
Our database contains 51 games by Rafael Mariano Requena Briones, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Mariano Requena Briones?
51 games by Rafael Mariano Requena Briones 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.