Prepare against Xavier Povill Claros
FM · Spain · World #5,451 classical · FIDE ID 32040512
Our database contains 311 games by Xavier Povill Claros, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Povill Claros's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Povill Claros 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 | 2,262 | 2,339 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,254 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,220 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 311 | 119 | 88 | 104 | 38.3% |
| As White | 154 | 69 | 37 | 48 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 157 | 50 | 51 | 56 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Povill Claros's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Povill Claros's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 66.2% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 38 | 24.7% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.4% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Claros usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Claros usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Claros usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 56.6% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Claros usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Claros usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Claros usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 52 | 65.8% | 51.0% |
| e6 | 14 | 17.7% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.6% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 5.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 36.6% | 63.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 26.8% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
Xavier Povill Claros's chess games
All 311 games by Xavier Povill Claros in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 119 wins, 88 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Kevin Moises Meneses Gonzalez | 2,379 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | E19 |
| Mar 2017 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,356 | chT-Catalunya GpA final | B21 |
| Jan 2018 | Alex Vidal Zamora | 2,354 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | D38 |
| Jul 2015 | Alejandro 2000 Perez Garcia | 2,322 | ch-ESP U16 | C41 |
| Jul 2016 | Erik Martinez Ramirez | 2,321 | 39th Barbera del Valles Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 8 | 2,113 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2018 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2016 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,182 |
| 17th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| 18th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons-H 45th | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,184 |
| 32nd La Pobla de Lillet Open A | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,320 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Povill Claros's chess games?
311 games by Xavier Povill Claros, from Nov 2010 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 Povill Claros has played.
What does Xavier Povill Claros play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Xavier Povill Claros opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Povill Claros answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Xavier Povill Claros play as White?
As White, Xavier Povill Claros's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Povill Claros play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Povill Claros most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 157 games.
What is Xavier Povill Claros's FIDE rating?
Xavier Povill Claros is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,339 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Xavier Povill Claros played?
Our database contains 311 games by Xavier Povill Claros, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 88 draws, 104 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Povill Claros?
311 games by Xavier Povill Claros 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.