Prepare against Ramon Blanco Esquena
Spain · World #87,340 classical · FIDE ID 22200746
When preparing against Ramon Blanco Esquena, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 87 games by Ramon Blanco Esquena, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramon Blanco Esquena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramon Blanco Esquena 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 | 1,767 | 1,991 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,743 | 1,776 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 31 | 13 | 43 | 35.6% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 8 | 17 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 5 | 26 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramon Blanco Esquena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramon Blanco Esquena's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 81.4% | 55.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 55.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Esquena usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Esquena usually continues Nf3 (72.7% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Esquena usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Esquena usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Esquena usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 70.4% | 28.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Ramon Blanco Esquena's chess games
All 87 games by Ramon Blanco Esquena in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 31 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Leo Valle Luis | 2,342 | 17th Santa Eugenia Open | B12 |
| May 2014 | Sergio Alsina Franco | 2,090 | 9th Santa Eugenia Open | B13 |
| Oct 2017 | Manuel Coronado Iruela | 2,054 | 30th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | B06 |
| Nov 2004 | Enric Rovira Ruiz | 1,959 | 19th Joan Gelpi Memorial | B72 |
| Jan 2015 | Enric Vazquez Montreal | 1,863 | 10th Santa Eugenia Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Figueres Nadal Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,571 |
| 6th Figueres Nadal Open | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| 30th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,864 |
| 10th Santa Eugenia Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,049 |
| 9th Figueres Nadal Open | 2020 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,630 |
| 19th Joan Gelpi Memorial | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,043 |
| Olot dels Volcans Open | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,949 |
| 9th Santa Eugenia Open | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramon Blanco Esquena's chess games?
87 games by Ramon Blanco Esquena, from Oct 2006 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 Ramon Blanco Esquena has played.
What does Ramon Blanco Esquena play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ramon Blanco Esquena opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramon Blanco Esquena answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games).
What openings does Ramon Blanco Esquena play as White?
As White, Ramon Blanco Esquena's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramon Blanco Esquena play as Black?
As Black, Ramon Blanco Esquena most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ramon Blanco Esquena's FIDE rating?
Ramon Blanco Esquena is currently rated 1,767 in classical chess, 1,743 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ramon Blanco Esquena played?
Our database contains 87 games by Ramon Blanco Esquena, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 13 draws, 43 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramon Blanco Esquena?
87 games by Ramon Blanco Esquena 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.