Prepare against Francisco Montoliu Costa
Spain · World #103,412 classical · FIDE ID 2214822
When preparing against Francisco Montoliu Costa, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Francisco Montoliu Costa, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Montoliu Costa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Montoliu 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 | 1,719 | 1,733 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,704 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,646 | 1,720 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 36.1% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Montoliu Costa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Montoliu Costa's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 68.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Costa usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Costa usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Costa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Costa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Costa usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Francisco Montoliu Costa's chess games
All 36 games by Francisco Montoliu Costa in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Vicente Benavent Espi | 2,024 | 15th Cullera Bahia Open | A46 |
| Aug 2012 | Julian Fernandez Seco | 2,017 | Cullera Open B 29th | E83 |
| Aug 2010 | Hernando Medialdea Fernandez | 1,896 | Mislata Open C | B46 |
| Feb 2009 | Francisco Carlos Gomez Manzano | 1,880 | Valencia Autonomico Norte-B | D45 |
| Aug 2010 | Jose Antonio Soler Nadal | 1,858 | Mislata Open C | C89 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,650 |
| 15th Cullera Bahia Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,935 |
| Mislata Open C | 2010 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
| Valencia Provincial CI | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 1,902 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia Primera | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 1,676 |
| ch-Valencia Region Segunda | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,380 |
| Autonomico Absoluto FACV 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,658 |
| Valencia Autonomico Norte-B | 2009 | 2 | 2 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Montoliu Costa's chess games?
36 games by Francisco Montoliu Costa, from Jul 2007 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 Francisco Montoliu Costa has played.
What does Francisco Montoliu Costa play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Francisco Montoliu Costa opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Montoliu Costa answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Montoliu Costa play as White?
As White, Francisco Montoliu Costa's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Montoliu Costa play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Montoliu Costa most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Francisco Montoliu Costa's FIDE rating?
Francisco Montoliu Costa is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid and 1,646 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Francisco Montoliu Costa played?
Our database contains 36 games by Francisco Montoliu Costa, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Montoliu Costa?
36 games by Francisco Montoliu 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.