Prepare against Ricardo Graells
CHE · World #38,031 classical · FIDE ID 1312626
When preparing against Ricardo Graells, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ricardo Graells, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Graells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Graells 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 | 1,944 | 2,193 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,174 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,114 | 2,114 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 18 | 28 | 25.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Graells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Graells's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 59.3% | 46.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Graells usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Graells usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Graells usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Graells usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Graells usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Graells usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Ricardo Graells's chess games
All 62 games by Ricardo Graells in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 16 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2005 | Corrado Astengo | 2,139 | Geneve Open | D18 |
| Jan 2005 | Edoardo Daverio | 2,101 | Geneve Open | E21 |
| Jan 2005 | Patrick Jagstaidt | 2,083 | Geneve Open | E60 |
| Jan 2005 | Georges Sudan | 2,038 | Geneve Open | B14 |
| Dec 2012 | Orlando De Abreu | 2,034 | 29th Geneve Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneve Open | 2007 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
| Bois Gentil Open | 1994 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Plainpalais Open | 1994 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| 19th Torredembarra Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| Lugano Open | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,156 |
| ch-Geneve Open 3rd | 1987 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
| 15th Torredembarra Open | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,986 |
| 47th Sitges Open | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,137 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Graells's chess games?
62 games by Ricardo Graells, from Apr 2005 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 Ricardo Graells has played.
What does Ricardo Graells play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ricardo Graells opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Graells answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Graells play as White?
As White, Ricardo Graells's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Graells play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Graells most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ricardo Graells's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Graells is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 2,114 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Ricardo Graells played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ricardo Graells, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Graells?
62 games by Ricardo Graells 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.