Prepare against Ricardo Mascarell Canet
Spain · World #36,399 classical · FIDE ID 2217074
When preparing against Ricardo Mascarell Canet, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 127 games by Ricardo Mascarell Canet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ricardo Mascarell Canet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ricardo Mascarell Canet 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 | 1,952 | 2,202 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,953 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,988 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 44 | 13 | 70 | 34.6% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 5 | 41 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ricardo Mascarell Canet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ricardo Mascarell Canet's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 55.4% | 40.3% |
| e4 | 20 | 35.7% | 32.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.9% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 40.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Canet usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Canet usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Canet usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 32.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Canet usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Canet usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 82.4% | 33.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Ricardo Mascarell Canet's chess games
All 127 games by Ricardo Mascarell Canet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | Juan Carlos Fernandez Gonzalez | 2,396 | ch-ESP Seniors 50 | D92 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Andres Fos Santacreu | 2,255 | 6th Mislata Open | D02 |
| Jan 1994 | Joaquin Ballester Sanz | 2,230 | ch-Valencia Super Preferente | D35 |
| Jan 1995 | Alberto Castillo Martinez | 2,145 | 4th Mislata Open | A03 |
| Oct 2004 | Roberto Gimeno Higueras | 2,121 | La Pobla de Vallbona Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia Provincial | 1995 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,326 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,251 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-Valencia Super Preferente | 1994 | 7 | 4 | 2,330 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 7 | 3 | 1,982 |
| ch-Valencia | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,067 |
| ch-Valencia Absoluto | 1996 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,228 |
| 6th Mislata Open | 1997 | 6 | 1 | 1,989 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ricardo Mascarell Canet's chess games?
127 games by Ricardo Mascarell Canet, from Apr 2003 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 Mascarell Canet has played.
What does Ricardo Mascarell Canet play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Ricardo Mascarell Canet opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ricardo Mascarell Canet answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Ricardo Mascarell Canet play as White?
As White, Ricardo Mascarell Canet's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ricardo Mascarell Canet play as Black?
As Black, Ricardo Mascarell Canet most often plays: Sicilian: Scheveningen (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Ricardo Mascarell Canet's FIDE rating?
Ricardo Mascarell Canet is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,202 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Ricardo Mascarell Canet played?
Our database contains 127 games by Ricardo Mascarell Canet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 13 draws, 70 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ricardo Mascarell Canet?
127 games by Ricardo Mascarell Canet 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.