Prepare against Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas
Spain · World #105,788 classical · FIDE ID 24500429
When preparing against Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 195 games by Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas 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 | 1,713 | 1,763 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 195 | 73 | 25 | 97 | 37.4% |
| As White | 98 | 44 | 13 | 41 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 97 | 29 | 12 | 56 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 62.2% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 34 | 34.7% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Canovas usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Canovas usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Canovas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nc3 (42.3% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Canovas usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 49.0% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 22 | 44.9% | 52.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 75.0% | 14.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's chess games
All 195 games by Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 73 wins, 25 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A40 | English Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2015 | Armando Daguro Dasalla | 2,179 | 2nd Barcelona Seniors 55 Open | D53 |
| Apr 2015 | Josep Maria Mateu Farre | 1,980 | 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D40 |
| Mar 2017 | Vladimir Zaiats | 1,962 | 4th Barcelona Vila Gracia Seniors 55 Open | D32 |
| Oct 1997 | Angel Diaz Ponce | 1,910 | Ideal Clave Open | B90 |
| May 2018 | Xavier Colom Andres | 1,813 | 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,636 |
| 7th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open 32nd | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,794 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,739 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,621 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,423 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,666 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's chess games?
195 games by Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas, from Jul 2013 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 Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas has played.
What does Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas play as White?
As White, Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas play as Black?
As Black, Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas's FIDE rating?
Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas is currently rated 1,713 in classical chess, 1,777 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,763 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas played?
Our database contains 195 games by Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 25 draws, 97 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas?
195 games by Sebastia Gonzalez Canovas 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.