Prepare against Bernat Montalban Colell
Spain · World #49,765 classical · FIDE ID 2282151
When preparing against Bernat Montalban Colell, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 131 games by Bernat Montalban Colell, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernat Montalban Colell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernat Montalban Colell 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 | 1,894 | 1,945 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,831 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,879 | 1,895 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 62 | 23 | 46 | 47.3% |
| As White | 64 | 29 | 9 | 26 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 67 | 33 | 14 | 20 | 49.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernat Montalban Colell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernat Montalban Colell's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 96.9% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Colell usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Colell usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Colell usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Colell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Colell usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 29 | 72.5% | 58.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 85.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Bernat Montalban Colell's chess games
All 131 games by Bernat Montalban Colell in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 62 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | David J. Rueda Marquez | 2,117 | 31st Barcelona La Lira Open | C00 |
| Jul 2008 | Jose Luis Flores Linan | 2,050 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open B | B34 |
| Jul 2008 | Pau Jose Mir Vinas | 2,007 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open B | C66 |
| Oct 2007 | Joan Sorribas Bussons | 2,006 | 13th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | B09 |
| Jul 2008 | Javier Gomez Avenza | 2,004 | 11th Barcelona La Lira Open B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,955 |
| 13th Barcelona La Lira A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,684 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,010 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira C | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
| 11th Barcelona La Lira Open B | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,110 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,735 |
| 37th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,728 |
| 34th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,798 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernat Montalban Colell's chess games?
131 games by Bernat Montalban Colell, from Oct 2005 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 Bernat Montalban Colell has played.
What does Bernat Montalban Colell play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Bernat Montalban Colell opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernat Montalban Colell answers 1...e6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Bernat Montalban Colell play as White?
As White, Bernat Montalban Colell's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernat Montalban Colell play as Black?
As Black, Bernat Montalban Colell most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Bernat Montalban Colell's FIDE rating?
Bernat Montalban Colell is currently rated 1,894 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,879 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Bernat Montalban Colell played?
Our database contains 131 games by Bernat Montalban Colell, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 23 draws, 46 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernat Montalban Colell?
131 games by Bernat Montalban Colell 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.