Prepare against Sergio Picatoste Verdejo
Spain · World #60,412 classical · FIDE ID 611840
Our database contains 68 games by Sergio Picatoste Verdejo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sergio Picatoste Verdejo 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 | 1,854 | 2,004 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 16 | 10 | 42 | 23.5% |
| As White | 33 | 8 | 6 | 19 | 24.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 4 | 23 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 69.7% | 28.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues d3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Verdejo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's chess games
All 68 games by Sergio Picatoste Verdejo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Juan Luis Fernandez Aguado | 2,315 | Ponferrada Open | A89 |
| May 2001 | Gerhard Naeckel | 2,197 | 4th Saarlouis Open | C10 |
| Aug 2003 | Aleksej Litwak | 2,168 | Dortmund Open A | A04 |
| Aug 2003 | Rainer Pappenheim | 2,145 | 14th Vienna Open | A07 |
| Aug 2003 | Michael Gratze | 2,139 | 14th Vienna Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,032 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 4th Saarlouis Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,874 |
| 14th Vienna Open | 2003 | 8 | 3 | 2,060 |
| Graz Open A | 2004 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,969 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,841 |
| Ponferrada Open | 1991 | 3 | 2 | 2,448 |
| Barbera del Valles Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 2,110 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's chess games?
68 games by Sergio Picatoste Verdejo, from Oct 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 Sergio Picatoste Verdejo has played.
What does Sergio Picatoste Verdejo play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Sergio Picatoste Verdejo opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sergio Picatoste Verdejo answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sergio Picatoste Verdejo play as White?
As White, Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sergio Picatoste Verdejo play as Black?
As Black, Sergio Picatoste Verdejo most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sergio Picatoste Verdejo's FIDE rating?
Sergio Picatoste Verdejo is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Sergio Picatoste Verdejo played?
Our database contains 68 games by Sergio Picatoste Verdejo, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 42 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sergio Picatoste Verdejo?
68 games by Sergio Picatoste Verdejo 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.