Prepare against Xabier Perez Sousa
CM · Spain · World #14,911 classical · FIDE ID 24597040
When preparing against Xabier Perez Sousa, expect 1.c4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 108 games by Xabier Perez Sousa, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xabier Perez Sousa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xabier Perez Sousa 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 | 2,107 | 2,256 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,995 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 43 | 22 | 43 | 39.8% |
| As White | 62 | 28 | 12 | 22 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 46 | 15 | 10 | 21 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xabier Perez Sousa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xabier Perez Sousa's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 38 | 61.3% | 56.6% |
| e4 | 10 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.7% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 56.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sousa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sousa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 93.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 13.6% |
Xabier Perez Sousa's chess games
All 108 games by Xabier Perez Sousa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Aug 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: 43 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E10 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Salomeja Zaksaite | 2,194 | Maia Open | A38 |
| Dec 2022 | Ivan Paton Alvarez | 2,055 | Mondariz Balneario Open | B77 |
| Feb 2021 | Ondrej Nytra | 2,055 | Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A29 |
| Dec 2022 | Alberto Teijeiro Barros | 2,047 | Mondariz Balneario Open | E09 |
| Jul 2024 | Jesse Nikki February | 2,011 | 12th Pontevedra Open | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Galicia U18 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,851 |
| Padron Pre-Mundial U12 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,366 |
| ch-Gallego U10 | 2017 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,447 |
| ch-Galicia U14 | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,553 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,455 |
| Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 1,862 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,816 |
| Mondariz Balneario Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xabier Perez Sousa's chess games?
108 games by Xabier Perez Sousa, from Sep 2016 to Aug 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 Xabier Perez Sousa has played.
What does Xabier Perez Sousa play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Xabier Perez Sousa opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xabier Perez Sousa answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Xabier Perez Sousa play as White?
As White, Xabier Perez Sousa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xabier Perez Sousa play as Black?
As Black, Xabier Perez Sousa most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Xabier Perez Sousa's FIDE rating?
Xabier Perez Sousa is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Xabier Perez Sousa played?
Our database contains 108 games by Xabier Perez Sousa, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 22 draws, 43 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xabier Perez Sousa?
108 games by Xabier Perez Sousa 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.