Prepare against Ramon Caro Martinez
Spain · World #65,814 classical · FIDE ID 32011997
When preparing against Ramon Caro Martinez, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (42%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Ramon Caro Martinez, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramon Caro Martinez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramon Caro Martinez 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 | 1,836 | 1,856 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,825 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,809 | 1,883 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 70 | 18 | 67 | 45.2% |
| As White | 81 | 35 | 11 | 35 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 74 | 35 | 7 | 32 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramon Caro Martinez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramon Caro Martinez's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 79.0% | 49.2% |
| e4 | 12 | 14.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.7% | 83.3% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 49.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Martinez usually continues e3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Bg5 (20.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Martinez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Martinez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 19 | 44.2% | 42.1% |
| g6 | 16 | 37.2% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 7.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 8 | 42.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 36.8% | 78.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Ramon Caro Martinez's chess games
All 155 games by Ramon Caro Martinez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 70 wins, 18 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 22 | 9/3/10 | 40.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/2/10 | 36.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Reinhard Mueller | 2,109 | Palma de Mallorca Open | C30 |
| Nov 2011 | Adrian Hugo Camus | 1,955 | 5th Roncana Open A | B00 |
| Jul 2015 | Jose Maria Salvador Munoz | 1,936 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B06 |
| Nov 2013 | Lluis Llopis Jordan | 1,928 | 10th Mataro Open | A80 |
| Oct 2015 | Josep Barea Serra | 1,921 | 9th Roncana Open A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 1,858 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,549 |
| 10th Mataro Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,964 |
| 4th Roncana Open | 2010 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,944 |
| 4th Mollet del Valles Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,760 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 5th Roncana Open A | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,803 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramon Caro Martinez's chess games?
155 games by Ramon Caro Martinez, from Jan 2010 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 Caro Martinez has played.
What does Ramon Caro Martinez play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Ramon Caro Martinez opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramon Caro Martinez answers 1...d6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games).
What openings does Ramon Caro Martinez play as White?
As White, Ramon Caro Martinez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramon Caro Martinez play as Black?
As Black, Ramon Caro Martinez most often plays: Modern Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Ramon Caro Martinez's FIDE rating?
Ramon Caro Martinez is currently rated 1,836 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,809 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ramon Caro Martinez played?
Our database contains 155 games by Ramon Caro Martinez, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 18 draws, 67 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramon Caro Martinez?
155 games by Ramon Caro Martinez 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.