Prepare against Victor Marquinez Costa
Spain · World #80,624 classical · FIDE ID 32094361
When preparing against Victor Marquinez Costa, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 82 games by Victor Marquinez Costa, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Marquinez Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Marquinez Costa 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 | 1,788 | 1,872 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,804 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,830 | 1,839 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 27 | 15 | 40 | 32.9% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 5 | 25 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Marquinez Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Marquinez Costa's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 95.1% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 90.5% | 23.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Victor Marquinez Costa's chess games
All 82 games by Victor Marquinez Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Carlos Vargas Drechsler | 2,130 | 47th Barcelona Tres Peons | D47 |
| Mar 2015 | Miguel Torrents Ledewig | 2,071 | 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | E67 |
| Feb 2015 | Ramon Espuny Vinye | 2,057 | 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | A18 |
| Jul 2019 | Qasim Muhammad | 1,905 | 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D12 |
| Feb 2018 | Joan Emili Cabello Llopis | 1,867 | 47th Barcelona Tres Peons | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,684 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,741 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons-F 45th | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,568 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons E | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,769 |
| 46th Barcelona Tres Peons-E | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,683 |
| 5th Barcelona 150 Anniversary | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,542 |
| 16th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
| 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,551 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Marquinez Costa's chess games?
82 games by Victor Marquinez Costa, from Jan 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 Victor Marquinez Costa has played.
What does Victor Marquinez Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Victor Marquinez Costa opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Marquinez Costa answers 1...e6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Victor Marquinez Costa play as White?
As White, Victor Marquinez Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Marquinez Costa play as Black?
As Black, Victor Marquinez Costa most often plays: French: Classical Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Victor Marquinez Costa's FIDE rating?
Victor Marquinez Costa is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,830 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Victor Marquinez Costa played?
Our database contains 82 games by Victor Marquinez Costa, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Marquinez Costa?
82 games by Victor Marquinez Costa 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.