Prepare against Xavier Castaner Harster
Spain · World #32,034 classical · FIDE ID 2208326
Our database contains 368 games by Xavier Castaner Harster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Castaner Harster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Castaner Harster 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 | 1,974 | 2,237 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,093 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 368 | 145 | 76 | 147 | 39.4% |
| As White | 171 | 83 | 34 | 54 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 197 | 62 | 42 | 93 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Castaner Harster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Castaner Harster's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 143 | 83.6% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 9.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.0% | 70.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Harster usually continues Nf3 (53.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Harster usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Harster usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Harster usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Harster usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Harster usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 57.5% | 42.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 42.5% | 36.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 72 | 98.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Xavier Castaner Harster's chess games
All 368 games by Xavier Castaner Harster in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 145 wins, 76 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 36 | 9/8/19 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Fermin Gonzalez Velez | 2,402 | Catalunya-ch Absolut | E30 |
| Jan 1998 | Ramon Jose Abril | 2,400 | Sant Boi Open | B33 |
| Jan 1993 | Oscar Humberto Castro Rojas | 2,395 | El Vendrell | C51 |
| Jan 1998 | Esteban Montilla Carrillo | 2,350 | Sant Boi Open | C77 |
| Jan 1999 | Luis Alberto Gomez Jurado | 2,344 | Barbera del Valles Open | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tenerife | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,052 |
| Barcelona Open A | 2003 | 14 | 7 | 2,113 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,532 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2002 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,249 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1718 | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1516 | 2016 | 12 | 6 | 2,130 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,252 |
| 3rd Barcelona Sants Open | 2001 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Castaner Harster's chess games?
368 games by Xavier Castaner Harster, from Apr 2003 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 Castaner Harster has played.
What does Xavier Castaner Harster play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Xavier Castaner Harster opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Castaner Harster answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Xavier Castaner Harster play as White?
As White, Xavier Castaner Harster's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Castaner Harster play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Castaner Harster most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Xavier Castaner Harster's FIDE rating?
Xavier Castaner Harster is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Xavier Castaner Harster played?
Our database contains 368 games by Xavier Castaner Harster, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 76 draws, 147 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Castaner Harster?
368 games by Xavier Castaner Harster 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.