Prepare against Xavier Escoriza Pons
Spain · World #17,759 classical · FIDE ID 54754933
Our database contains 55 games by Xavier Escoriza Pons, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Escoriza Pons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Escoriza Pons 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 | 2,078 | 2,088 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,157 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,108 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 19 | 10 | 26 | 34.5% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 1 | 11 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Escoriza Pons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Escoriza Pons's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 16 | 61.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Pons usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Pons usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Pons usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Pons usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Pons usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Pons usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 71.4% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Xavier Escoriza Pons's chess games
All 55 games by Xavier Escoriza Pons in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 19 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Xavier Castaner Harster | 2,044 | 48th Sitges Open | E45 |
| Nov 2022 | Sergio Diaz Carrasco | 1,996 | El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | A25 |
| Jul 2026 | Maria Saez de Adana Saez | 1,955 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | A27 |
| Jul 2024 | Jordi Luque Castells | 1,952 | 48th Sitges Open | D36 |
| Jul 2026 | Eloi Puerto Fernandez | 1,921 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48th Sitges Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,924 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,018 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,562 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,797 |
| El Prat de Llobregat Open 3rd | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,971 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 891 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U14 | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,050 |
| 48th Barbera Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,005 |
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Where can I find Xavier Escoriza Pons's chess games?
55 games by Xavier Escoriza Pons, from Oct 2021 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 Xavier Escoriza Pons has played.
What does Xavier Escoriza Pons play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Xavier Escoriza Pons opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Escoriza Pons answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Xavier Escoriza Pons play as White?
As White, Xavier Escoriza Pons's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Escoriza Pons play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Escoriza Pons most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Xavier Escoriza Pons's FIDE rating?
Xavier Escoriza Pons is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Xavier Escoriza Pons played?
Our database contains 55 games by Xavier Escoriza Pons, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 10 draws, 26 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Escoriza Pons?
55 games by Xavier Escoriza Pons 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.