Prepare against Rafael Romero Funieles
Spain · World #130,362 classical · FIDE ID 22256130
When preparing against Rafael Romero Funieles, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 401 games by Rafael Romero Funieles, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Romero Funieles's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Romero Funieles 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 | 1,646 | 1,813 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,640 | 1,773 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,661 | 1,683 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 401 | 153 | 67 | 181 | 38.2% |
| As White | 198 | 74 | 32 | 92 | 37.4% |
| As Black | 203 | 79 | 35 | 89 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Romero Funieles's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Romero Funieles's side.
First moves as White (198 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 164 | 82.8% | 46.6% |
| c4 | 17 | 8.6% | 26.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 46.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Funieles usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Funieles usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Funieles usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 26.5% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Funieles usually continues e3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Funieles usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (12% of these games) — Funieles usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 57.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 23 | 23.7% | 45.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 10.3% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 4 | 4.1% | 12.5% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 70.1% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 4.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Rafael Romero Funieles's chess games
All 401 games by Rafael Romero Funieles in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 153 wins, 67 draws, 181 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 40 | 15/10/15 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: MacLeod Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 47 | 22/6/19 | 46.8% |
| C01 | French Defense | 47 | 21/8/18 | 44.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Carlos Severri Arrese | 2,027 | 27th Barcelona La Lira Open | C01 |
| Feb 2019 | Josep Ferre Campos | 1,958 | 7th Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | A30 |
| Jun 2011 | Jordi Ritter Aguilar | 1,952 | 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | C44 |
| Jul 2009 | Silvestre Perez Gomez | 1,947 | 12th Barcelona La Lira C | B08 |
| May 2011 | Ignacio Lopez Marti | 1,945 | 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,676 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,574 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,560 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,770 |
| 13th Barcelona La Lira A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Romero Funieles's chess games?
401 games by Rafael Romero Funieles, from Jan 2009 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 Romero Funieles has played.
What does Rafael Romero Funieles play on the first move as White?
Across 198 games with White in our database, Rafael Romero Funieles opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Romero Funieles answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Rafael Romero Funieles play as White?
As White, Rafael Romero Funieles's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (40 games, 37.5% win rate); French Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 198 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Romero Funieles play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Romero Funieles most often plays: Horwitz Defense (47 games, 46.8% win rate); French Defense (47 games, 44.7% win rate); Philidor (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Rafael Romero Funieles's FIDE rating?
Rafael Romero Funieles is currently rated 1,646 in classical chess, 1,640 in rapid and 1,661 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,813 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Rafael Romero Funieles played?
Our database contains 401 games by Rafael Romero Funieles, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 153 wins, 67 draws, 181 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Romero Funieles?
401 games by Rafael Romero Funieles 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.