Prepare against Jaume Rodon Balcells
Spain · World #58,269 classical · FIDE ID 2251388
Our database contains 159 games by Jaume Rodon Balcells, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaume Rodon Balcells's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaume Rodon Balcells 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 | 1,862 | 2,104 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,808 | Oct 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 51 | 17 | 91 | 32.1% |
| As White | 77 | 26 | 8 | 43 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 9 | 48 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaume Rodon Balcells's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaume Rodon Balcells's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 94.8% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 39.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Balcells usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Balcells usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Balcells usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Balcells usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Balcells usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 62.2% | 51.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 22.2% | 5.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 22.2% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jaume Rodon Balcells's chess games
All 159 games by Jaume Rodon Balcells in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 17 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Tomas Sirera Bargallo | 2,233 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 10th | C42 |
| Oct 2015 | Ramon Verdes Nadal | 2,223 | 1st Tarrega Tardor Open | B03 |
| Nov 2015 | Ramon Monfa Sole | 2,178 | ch-Lleida Regional | A00 |
| Apr 2016 | Joan Manel Pique Safont | 2,172 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 10th | B01 |
| Jan 1997 | Juan Manuel Juarez Bermejo | 2,135 | Mollerussa Open A | D79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Lleida Province | 2014 | 30 | 10 | 1,833 |
| ch-Lleida | 2023 | 21 | 9.5 | 1,878 |
| ch-Lleida Regional | 2022 | 14 | 4 | 1,852 |
| 1st Tarrega Tardor Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,047 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| Lleida Open | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,922 |
| Tarrega Lleida Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,658 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaume Rodon Balcells's chess games?
159 games by Jaume Rodon Balcells, from Apr 2003 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 Jaume Rodon Balcells has played.
What does Jaume Rodon Balcells play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Jaume Rodon Balcells opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaume Rodon Balcells answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jaume Rodon Balcells play as White?
As White, Jaume Rodon Balcells's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaume Rodon Balcells play as Black?
As Black, Jaume Rodon Balcells most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jaume Rodon Balcells's FIDE rating?
Jaume Rodon Balcells is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,104 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Jaume Rodon Balcells played?
Our database contains 159 games by Jaume Rodon Balcells, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 17 draws, 91 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaume Rodon Balcells?
159 games by Jaume Rodon Balcells 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.