Prepare against Joan Buldo Polls
Spain · World #44,060 classical · FIDE ID 2278758
Our database contains 78 games by Joan Buldo Polls, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joan Buldo Polls's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Buldo Polls 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 | 1,917 | 2,182 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 31 | 20 | 27 | 39.7% |
| As White | 37 | 18 | 8 | 11 | 48.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Buldo Polls's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Buldo Polls's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 75.7% | 55.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 55.4% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Polls usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Polls usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Polls usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Polls usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Polls usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Polls usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 60.9% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 26.1% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
Joan Buldo Polls's chess games
All 78 games by Joan Buldo Polls in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Aug 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: 31 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Mauro Alonso Gimenez | 2,232 | 5th Llinars Int Open | A41 |
| Jun 2025 | Arnau Sanchez Aguilar | 2,205 | 5th Llinars Int Open | A85 |
| Jul 2024 | Elm Catalan Monteagudo | 2,085 | 4th Llinars del Valles Open | E19 |
| Oct 2009 | Francesc Cobos Navarro | 2,046 | Llinars Open Tardor Llinars d I | A59 |
| Jun 2015 | Daniel Abreu Flores | 2,027 | 4th Vall del Tenes Open | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Llinars Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,002 |
| Llinars Open Tardor Llinars d I | 2009 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,140 |
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,743 |
| Vall del Tenes | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,962 |
| 4th Llinars del Valles Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,005 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,190 |
| 7th Santa Eulalia Vall del Tenes Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,809 |
| 2nd Llinars del Valles Seniors Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Buldo Polls's chess games?
78 games by Joan Buldo Polls, from Oct 2004 to Aug 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 Joan Buldo Polls has played.
What does Joan Buldo Polls play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Joan Buldo Polls opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Buldo Polls answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Joan Buldo Polls play as White?
As White, Joan Buldo Polls's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Buldo Polls play as Black?
As Black, Joan Buldo Polls most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Joan Buldo Polls's FIDE rating?
Joan Buldo Polls is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,182 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Joan Buldo Polls played?
Our database contains 78 games by Joan Buldo Polls, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 20 draws, 27 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Buldo Polls?
78 games by Joan Buldo Polls 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.