Prepare against Baltasar Rull Costa
Spain · World #86,333 classical · FIDE ID 22238891
When preparing against Baltasar Rull Costa, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Baltasar Rull Costa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Baltasar Rull Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Baltasar Rull Costa 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 | 1,770 | 1,851 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,843 | 1,843 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 28.1% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Baltasar Rull Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Baltasar Rull Costa's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Costa usually continues c3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Baltasar Rull Costa's chess games
All 32 games by Baltasar Rull Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Hernando Medialdea Fernandez | 1,896 | Mislata Open C | D02 |
| Oct 2009 | Juan Carlos Badenes Navarro | 1,895 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | B19 |
| Oct 2014 | Ruben Gonzalvez Tamarit | 1,821 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | B02 |
| Nov 2010 | Ramon Marco Onate | 1,775 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | B27 |
| Nov 2010 | Francisco Montoliu Costa | 1,691 | ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | 2014 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,826 |
| 38th San Sebastian Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,973 |
| 20th Mislata Open C | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,565 |
| Mislata Open C | 2010 | 3 | 2 | 2,010 |
| 23rd Mislata Open C | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,495 |
| ch-Burjassot Provincial Primera | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,327 |
| 43rd Mislata Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,965 |
| Valencia Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Baltasar Rull Costa's chess games?
32 games by Baltasar Rull Costa, from Jan 2008 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 Baltasar Rull Costa has played.
What does Baltasar Rull Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Baltasar Rull Costa opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Baltasar Rull Costa answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Baltasar Rull Costa play as White?
As White, Baltasar Rull Costa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Baltasar Rull Costa play as Black?
As Black, Baltasar Rull Costa most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Baltasar Rull Costa's FIDE rating?
Baltasar Rull Costa is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,843 in rapid and 1,843 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Baltasar Rull Costa played?
Our database contains 32 games by Baltasar Rull Costa, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Baltasar Rull Costa?
32 games by Baltasar Rull Costa 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.