Prepare against Xavier Martinez Pla
FM · Spain · World #4,126 classical · FIDE ID 32074271
Our database contains 780 games by Xavier Martinez Pla, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Martinez Pla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Martinez Pla 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 | 2,300 | 2,322 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,253 | 2,301 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,252 | 2,301 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 780 | 319 | 128 | 333 | 40.9% |
| As White | 386 | 175 | 63 | 148 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 394 | 144 | 65 | 185 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Martinez Pla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Martinez Pla's side.
First moves as White (386 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 368 | 95.3% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 9 | 2.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pla usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Pla usually continues Nf3 (52.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Pla usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Pla usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Pla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Pla usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 187 | 97.4% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 98.3% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Xavier Martinez Pla's chess games
All 780 games by Xavier Martinez Pla in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 319 wins, 128 draws, 333 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 90 | 34/10/46 | 37.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 27/7/15 | 55.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 12/4/9 | 48.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 18 | 5/5/8 | 27.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 97 | 40/12/45 | 41.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 45 | 16/12/17 | 35.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 41 | 13/6/22 | 31.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 5/1/14 | 25.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Volodymyr Onyshchuk | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Jan 2024 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,582 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
| Jan 2024 | Varuzhan Akobian | 2,571 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Krikor Sevag Mekhitarian | 2,554 | Titled Tue Early | C07 |
| Jan 2024 | Sergey Grigoriants | 2,543 | Titled Tue Late | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 518 | 248 | 2,265 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2024 | 20 | 8 | 2,235 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2018 | 14 | 9 | 2,287 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| 13th ch-Mediterranean | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| 22nd Torredembarra Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,235 |
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| 6th Barcelona Guinardo | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Martinez Pla's chess games?
780 games by Xavier Martinez Pla, from Sep 2012 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 Martinez Pla has played.
What does Xavier Martinez Pla play on the first move as White?
Across 386 games with White in our database, Xavier Martinez Pla opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Martinez Pla answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Xavier Martinez Pla play as White?
As White, Xavier Martinez Pla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (90 games, 37.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (49 games, 55.1% win rate); Scotch Game (25 games, 48.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 386 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Martinez Pla play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Martinez Pla most often plays: Sicilian (97 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (41 games, 31.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 394 games.
What is Xavier Martinez Pla's FIDE rating?
Xavier Martinez Pla is currently rated 2,300 in classical chess, 2,253 in rapid and 2,252 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Xavier Martinez Pla played?
Our database contains 780 games by Xavier Martinez Pla, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 319 wins, 128 draws, 333 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Martinez Pla?
780 games by Xavier Martinez Pla 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.