Prepare against Ricard Nadal Fajardo
Spain · World #9,246 classical · FIDE ID 32031548
Our database contains 447 games by Ricard Nadal Fajardo, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricard Nadal Fajardo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricard Nadal Fajardo 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 | 2,182 | 2,221 | Aug 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,100 | 2,138 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,136 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 447 | 186 | 144 | 117 | 41.6% |
| As White | 231 | 94 | 75 | 62 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 216 | 92 | 69 | 55 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricard Nadal Fajardo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricard Nadal Fajardo's side.
First moves as White (231 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 36.4% | 63.7% |
| e4 | 81 | 35.1% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 15.2% | 52.9% |
| c4 | 25 | 10.8% | 62.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Fajardo usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 75 | 66.4% | 62.0% |
| c5 | 20 | 17.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 4.4% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 80.0% | 66.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 5.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Ricard Nadal Fajardo's chess games
All 447 games by Ricard Nadal Fajardo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 186 wins, 144 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 14/1/1 | 87.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/7/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 10/7/1 | 55.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Joan Martorell Aguado | 2,311 | 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Rapid Open | B23 |
| Jun 2014 | Alex Gonzalez Verges | 2,284 | 36th Sant Boi Open | B31 |
| Jul 2016 | Enver Sadrija | 2,241 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | D03 |
| Feb 2023 | Adrian Jimenez Ruano | 2,225 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | D00 |
| May 2014 | David Miguel Centeno | 2,204 | 36th Sant Boi Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,251 |
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,105 |
| 2nd Barcelona Electrica Baleares Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| 7th Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,167 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,971 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| 7th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,985 |
| Mataro Vinas Memorial 14th | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,075 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricard Nadal Fajardo's chess games?
447 games by Ricard Nadal Fajardo, from Jan 2011 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 Ricard Nadal Fajardo has played.
What does Ricard Nadal Fajardo play on the first move as White?
Across 231 games with White in our database, Ricard Nadal Fajardo opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricard Nadal Fajardo answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ricard Nadal Fajardo play as White?
As White, Ricard Nadal Fajardo's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 87.5% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 231 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricard Nadal Fajardo play as Black?
As Black, Ricard Nadal Fajardo most often plays: Indian Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (18 games, 55.6% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 216 games.
What is Ricard Nadal Fajardo's FIDE rating?
Ricard Nadal Fajardo is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,100 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Ricard Nadal Fajardo played?
Our database contains 447 games by Ricard Nadal Fajardo, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 186 wins, 144 draws, 117 losses (41.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricard Nadal Fajardo?
447 games by Ricard Nadal Fajardo 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.