Prepare against Xavier Mompel Ferruz
FM · Equatorial Guinea · World #2,993 classical · FIDE ID 54585775
When preparing against Xavier Mompel Ferruz, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 553 games by Xavier Mompel Ferruz, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Mompel Ferruz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Mompel Ferruz 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 | 2,340 | 2,355 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,335 | 2,351 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,251 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 553 | 223 | 165 | 165 | 40.3% |
| As White | 282 | 126 | 87 | 69 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 271 | 97 | 78 | 96 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Mompel Ferruz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Mompel Ferruz's side.
First moves as White (282 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 276 | 97.9% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ferruz usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ferruz usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ferruz usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Ferruz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ferruz usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 140 | 95.2% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 91.4% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 8.6% | 71.4% |
Xavier Mompel Ferruz's chess games
All 553 games by Xavier Mompel Ferruz in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Sep 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: 223 wins, 165 draws, 165 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B62 | Sicilian | 42 | 18/10/14 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 13/10/8 | 41.9% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 10/5/2 | 58.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 40 | 17/14/9 | 42.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 35 | 15/13/7 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 1/7/4 | 8.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Daniel Forcen Esteban | 2,555 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B43 |
| Sep 2024 | Gudmundur Kjartansson | 2,478 | Olympiad-45 | A13 |
| Dec 2024 | Pedro Antonio Gines Esteo | 2,473 | Barcelona Navidad GM | C84 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,446 | Barcelona Tancat | B03 |
| Jul 2026 | Guerau Masague Artero | 2,399 | 26th Torredembarra Open | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 200 | 86 | 2,155 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2023 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,866 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,808 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,295 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 9 | 2,346 |
| Barcelona Holy Week | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,253 |
| 09 Barcelona IM | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| 1st Barcelona Christmas GM | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Mompel Ferruz's chess games?
553 games by Xavier Mompel Ferruz, from Aug 2018 to Sep 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 Mompel Ferruz has played.
What does Xavier Mompel Ferruz play on the first move as White?
Across 282 games with White in our database, Xavier Mompel Ferruz opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Mompel Ferruz answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Xavier Mompel Ferruz play as White?
As White, Xavier Mompel Ferruz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 282 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Mompel Ferruz play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Mompel Ferruz most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 42.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (35 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 30.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 271 games.
What is Xavier Mompel Ferruz's FIDE rating?
Xavier Mompel Ferruz is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,335 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,355 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Xavier Mompel Ferruz played?
Our database contains 553 games by Xavier Mompel Ferruz, covering Aug 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 223 wins, 165 draws, 165 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Mompel Ferruz?
553 games by Xavier Mompel Ferruz 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.