Prepare against Sebastia Nadal Bestard
Spain · World #63,910 classical · FIDE ID 2285231
When preparing against Sebastia Nadal Bestard, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 58 games by Sebastia Nadal Bestard, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sebastia Nadal Bestard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sebastia Nadal Bestard 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 | 1,842 | 1,969 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,883 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 1,889 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 26 | 3 | 29 | 44.8% |
| As White | 31 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 2 | 13 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sebastia Nadal Bestard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sebastia Nadal Bestard's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 58.1% | 47.2% |
| c4 | 8 | 25.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 47.2% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Bestard usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Bestard usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Bestard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Bestard usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bestard usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bestard usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Sebastia Nadal Bestard's chess games
All 58 games by Sebastia Nadal Bestard in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: The Whale | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Antonio Moya Pol | 2,512 | 17th Binissalem Open | E76 |
| Nov 2016 | Alejandro Alemany Jara | 2,025 | Santa Margalida ch-Mallorca | A48 |
| Oct 2012 | Felipe Delgadillo Torrico | 1,981 | Alcudia Belleuve | D02 |
| Feb 2012 | Francisco Pomar Mir | 1,939 | chT-Mallorca Primera | D52 |
| Feb 2012 | Miguel Cerdo Fernandez | 1,931 | chT-Mallorca Preferente | A70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcudia Belleuve | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,836 |
| ch-Mallorca D3 | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 1,689 |
| chT-Mallorca Primera | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,737 |
| Palma de Mallorca Open U2200 | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Mallorca C | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,625 |
| Santa Margalida ch-Mallorca | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,825 |
| Palma de Mallorca Arenal Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,735 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sebastia Nadal Bestard's chess games?
58 games by Sebastia Nadal Bestard, from Jan 2007 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 Nadal Bestard has played.
What does Sebastia Nadal Bestard play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Sebastia Nadal Bestard opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.f4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sebastia Nadal Bestard answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sebastia Nadal Bestard play as White?
As White, Sebastia Nadal Bestard's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sebastia Nadal Bestard play as Black?
As Black, Sebastia Nadal Bestard most often plays: Philidor (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sebastia Nadal Bestard's FIDE rating?
Sebastia Nadal Bestard is currently rated 1,842 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Sebastia Nadal Bestard played?
Our database contains 58 games by Sebastia Nadal Bestard, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 3 draws, 29 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sebastia Nadal Bestard?
58 games by Sebastia Nadal Bestard 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.