Prepare against Valentin Marques Soriano
Spain · World #112,717 classical · FIDE ID 22201378
When preparing against Valentin Marques Soriano, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%).
Our database contains 117 games by Valentin Marques Soriano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valentin Marques Soriano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valentin Marques Soriano 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 | 1,694 | 1,984 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 45 | 21 | 51 | 38.5% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 7 | 26 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 14 | 25 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valentin Marques Soriano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valentin Marques Soriano's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 96.5% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Soriano usually continues c3 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Soriano usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Soriano usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Soriano usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Soriano usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 75.9% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 20.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 71.4% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Valentin Marques Soriano's chess games
All 117 games by Valentin Marques Soriano in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 45 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Juan Bosco Prats Rodriguez | 2,028 | 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | B07 |
| Jan 2002 | Adrian Gutierrez Lago | 1,945 | chT-Catalunya | C02 |
| Feb 2018 | Francesc Garnica Nebot | 1,894 | 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | D31 |
| Apr 2002 | Jose Manuel Pinero Gomez | 1,800 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C55 |
| May 2002 | Joan Bertran Morancho | 1,795 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,601 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,870 |
| 19st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,445 |
| 5th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,914 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,736 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,731 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,662 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valentin Marques Soriano's chess games?
117 games by Valentin Marques Soriano, from Oct 2006 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 Valentin Marques Soriano has played.
What does Valentin Marques Soriano play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Valentin Marques Soriano opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valentin Marques Soriano answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Valentin Marques Soriano play as White?
As White, Valentin Marques Soriano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valentin Marques Soriano play as Black?
As Black, Valentin Marques Soriano most often plays: Ruy Lopez (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Valentin Marques Soriano's FIDE rating?
Valentin Marques Soriano is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,984 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Valentin Marques Soriano played?
Our database contains 117 games by Valentin Marques Soriano, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 21 draws, 51 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valentin Marques Soriano?
117 games by Valentin Marques Soriano 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.