Prepare against Rafael Serrano Felipe
Spain · World #20,134 classical · FIDE ID 2252112
When preparing against Rafael Serrano Felipe, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (47%).
Our database contains 78 games by Rafael Serrano Felipe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Serrano Felipe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Serrano Felipe 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 | 2,056 | 2,169 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,077 | 2,100 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 27 | 21 | 30 | 34.6% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 10 | 15 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Serrano Felipe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Serrano Felipe's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 90.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Felipe usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Felipe usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Felipe usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (67% of these games) — Felipe usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Felipe usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Rafael Serrano Felipe's chess games
All 78 games by Rafael Serrano Felipe 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, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Carlos 1958 Garcia Fernandez | 2,349 | 26th Cullera Open | C41 |
| Oct 2004 | Juan Andres Fos Santacreu | 2,303 | La Pobla de Vallbona Open | A85 |
| Jul 2005 | Jorge Martinez Tormo | 2,229 | 26th Cullera Open | B45 |
| Oct 2004 | Pablo Garcia Amoros | 2,181 | La Pobla de Vallbona Open | B96 |
| Jul 2004 | Pablo Aymerich Rosell | 2,151 | 25th Cullera Open A | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-VLC CS Preferente | 2003 | 6 | 5 | – |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-Valencia Region | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 23rd Cullera Open | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 1,993 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 5 | 1 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Serrano Felipe's chess games?
78 games by Rafael Serrano Felipe, 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 Serrano Felipe has played.
What does Rafael Serrano Felipe play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Rafael Serrano Felipe opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Serrano Felipe answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...f5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rafael Serrano Felipe play as White?
As White, Rafael Serrano Felipe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Serrano Felipe play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Serrano Felipe most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rafael Serrano Felipe's FIDE rating?
Rafael Serrano Felipe is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess and 2,077 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,169 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Rafael Serrano Felipe played?
Our database contains 78 games by Rafael Serrano Felipe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Serrano Felipe?
78 games by Rafael Serrano Felipe 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.