Prepare against Xavier Gallardo Espinosa
Spain · World #69,852 classical · FIDE ID 22269762
When preparing against Xavier Gallardo Espinosa, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 54 games by Xavier Gallardo Espinosa, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Gallardo Espinosa 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 | 1,822 | 1,844 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,788 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 35.2% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 26 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 96.4% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Espinosa usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's chess games
All 54 games by Xavier Gallardo Espinosa in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Joan Josep Canovas Quesada | 2,008 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | B01 |
| Oct 2014 | Eduard Arcusa Postils | 1,893 | 3rd Moia Open | B01 |
| Nov 2011 | Ricard Vila Vila | 1,860 | 31st Vic Open | D15 |
| May 2014 | Jose Nicomedes Carmona | 1,819 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | B42 |
| Jun 2014 | Hermogenes Yanguas Martinez | 1,801 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st chT-Roncana Tancats | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | 2014 | 8 | 4 | 1,886 |
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,770 |
| 3rd Moia Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,790 |
| Vic Ciutat Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,127 |
| 31st Vic Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| 1st Barcelona Tona Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,903 |
| Vic Primavera Open 1st | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's chess games?
54 games by Xavier Gallardo Espinosa, from Sep 2009 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 Gallardo Espinosa has played.
What does Xavier Gallardo Espinosa play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Xavier Gallardo Espinosa opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Gallardo Espinosa answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Xavier Gallardo Espinosa play as White?
As White, Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Gallardo Espinosa play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Gallardo Espinosa most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Xavier Gallardo Espinosa's FIDE rating?
Xavier Gallardo Espinosa is currently rated 1,822 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,844 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Xavier Gallardo Espinosa played?
Our database contains 54 games by Xavier Gallardo Espinosa, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 15 draws, 20 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Gallardo Espinosa?
54 games by Xavier Gallardo Espinosa 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.