Prepare against Raul Omar Gonzalez
FM · Spain · World #15,193 classical · FIDE ID 2266571
When preparing against Raul Omar Gonzalez, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 235 games by Raul Omar Gonzalez, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Raul Omar Gonzalez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raul Omar Gonzalez 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 | 2,104 | 2,342 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,291 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,269 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 235 | 72 | 66 | 97 | 30.6% |
| As White | 118 | 37 | 36 | 45 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 117 | 35 | 30 | 52 | 29.9% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 1,241 rated games against 746 different opponents, across 161 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 531 | 194 | 144 | 193 | 36.5% | 2,221 | 2,214 | 16 |
| Rapid | 565 | 314 | 88 | 163 | 55.6% | 2,003 | 2,107 | 13 |
| Blitz | 117 | 56 | 13 | 48 | 47.9% | 2,044 | 2,069 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 460 | 75 | 107 | 278 | 16.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 750 | 478 | 141 | 131 | 63.7% |
Wins over titled players: 6 vs GM · 33 vs IM · 52 vs FM · 15 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 4 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 134 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 70 | 37 | 11 | 22 | 1,950 | 2,002 |
| 2025 | 114 | 54 | 20 | 40 | 2,005 | 2,057 |
| 2024 | 58 | 26 | 8 | 24 | 2,017 | 2,024 |
| 2021 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 2,313 | 2,135 |
| 2020 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 2,209 | 2,095 |
| 2019 | 177 | 91 | 28 | 58 | 2,029 | 2,103 |
| 2018 | 141 | 79 | 26 | 36 | 2,046 | 2,166 |
| 2017 | 168 | 73 | 45 | 50 | 2,102 | 2,151 |
| 2016 | 142 | 69 | 25 | 48 | 2,104 | 2,161 |
| 2015 | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 2,102 | 2,147 |
| 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2,110 | 2,224 |
| 2013 | 52 | 30 | 8 | 14 | 2,169 | 2,292 |
| 2012 | 28 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 2,194 | 2,151 |
| 2011 | 48 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 2,246 | 2,237 |
| 2010 | 50 | 11 | 17 | 22 | 2,302 | 2,214 |
| 2009 | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 2,300 | 2,289 |
| 2008 | 27 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 2,240 | 2,403 |
| 2007 | 34 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 2,244 | 2,244 |
| 2006 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2,158 | 2,358 |
Where Raul Omar Gonzalez has played
Spain (160) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raul Omar Gonzalez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raul Omar Gonzalez's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 67.8% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 19.5% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.3% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Gonzalez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 54.5% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 9.1% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 80.5% | 43.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Raul Omar Gonzalez's chess games
All 235 games by Raul Omar Gonzalez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - Oct 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: 72 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 2/4/12 | 11.1% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2011 | Luis Rojas Keim | 2,458 | 5th Sabadell-A | D01 |
| Feb 2012 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,412 | Sabadell Coral Colon 4th | C00 |
| Aug 2019 | Arturo Vidarte Morales | 2,355 | Barcelona August IM | E90 |
| Feb 2009 | Alfredo Rosich Valles | 2,342 | chT-Catalunya Honor | A80 |
| Aug 2019 | Felipe Vergara Jofre | 2,339 | Barcelona August IM | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona IM | 2021 | 17 | 5.5 | 2,179 |
| Sabadell IM | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,247 |
| Barcelona Navidad IM2 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
| 4th Sabadell Colon IM | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Mollet del Valles | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| 10th Barcelona IM | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| Barcelona Christmas IM | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 2,380 |
| 5th Sabadell-A | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,433 |
Interactive opening tree from all 235 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raul Omar Gonzalez's chess games?
235 games by Raul Omar Gonzalez, from Jul 2003 to Oct 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 Raul Omar Gonzalez has played.
What does Raul Omar Gonzalez play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Raul Omar Gonzalez opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raul Omar Gonzalez answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Raul Omar Gonzalez play as White?
As White, Raul Omar Gonzalez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raul Omar Gonzalez play as Black?
As Black, Raul Omar Gonzalez most often plays: Benoni Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Raul Omar Gonzalez's FIDE rating?
Raul Omar Gonzalez is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Raul Omar Gonzalez played?
Our database contains 235 games by Raul Omar Gonzalez, covering Jul 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 66 draws, 97 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raul Omar Gonzalez?
235 games by Raul Omar Gonzalez 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.