Prepare against Xavier Alfonso Durban
CM · Spain · World #9,223 classical · FIDE ID 2271532
Our database contains 68 games by Xavier Alfonso Durban, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Alfonso Durban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Alfonso Durban 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 | 2,182 | 2,211 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,195 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,210 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 27 | 12 | 28 | 39.7% |
| As White | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 33 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 71.4% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Durban usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Durban usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Durban usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Durban usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Durban usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Durban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Xavier Alfonso Durban's chess games
All 68 games by Xavier Alfonso Durban in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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, 12 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Andres F Escobar Medina | 2,322 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | E32 |
| Aug 2022 | Cristian Fernandez Diaz | 2,281 | La Pobla de Lillet Open A 31st | E70 |
| Feb 2022 | Joel Visa Jordana | 2,226 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D32 |
| Dec 2022 | Valentyn Hulka | 2,222 | 33rd Krakow Open A | E11 |
| Jun 2025 | C Daianu | 2,205 | Titled Tue Late | B47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| 4th Mollet del Valles Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,099 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Catalunya U16 | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 33rd Krakow Open A | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 2,111 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open A 31st | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-EU U10 | 2002 | 6 | 2 | 1,914 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Alfonso Durban's chess games?
68 games by Xavier Alfonso Durban, from Oct 2004 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 Xavier Alfonso Durban has played.
What does Xavier Alfonso Durban play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Xavier Alfonso Durban opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Alfonso Durban answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Xavier Alfonso Durban play as White?
As White, Xavier Alfonso Durban's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Alfonso Durban play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Alfonso Durban most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Xavier Alfonso Durban's FIDE rating?
Xavier Alfonso Durban is currently rated 2,182 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Xavier Alfonso Durban played?
Our database contains 68 games by Xavier Alfonso Durban, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 12 draws, 28 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Alfonso Durban?
68 games by Xavier Alfonso Durban 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.