Prepare against Joan Canal Oliveras
FM · Spain · World #13,347 classical · FIDE ID 2211394
When preparing against Joan Canal Oliveras, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 400 games by Joan Canal Oliveras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joan Canal Oliveras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Canal Oliveras 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 | 2,124 | 2,311 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,249 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,183 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 400 | 152 | 115 | 133 | 38.0% |
| As White | 213 | 88 | 56 | 69 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 187 | 64 | 59 | 64 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Canal Oliveras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Canal Oliveras's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 63.8% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 77 | 36.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues c3 (44.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues f4 (64.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues Bg5 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Oliveras usually continues e4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 87 | 91.6% | 50.6% |
| d5 | 7 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 48.3% | 53.4% |
| f5 | 21 | 35.0% | 52.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| b5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Joan Canal Oliveras's chess games
All 400 games by Joan Canal Oliveras in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 152 wins, 115 draws, 133 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 8/7/6 | 38.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 6/5/8 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 16 | 8/6/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 14 | 2/4/8 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Andrey Orlov | 2,501 | 31st Barbera del Valles Open | B00 |
| Jul 2003 | Renier Castellanos Rodriguez | 2,489 | 21st Andorra Open | A45 |
| Jan 1996 | Mircea-Sergiu Lupu | 2,480 | Sitges Open | A04 |
| Jul 2003 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,455 | 21st Andorra Open | C41 |
| Jul 2011 | Mikel Huerga Leache | 2,453 | 34th Barbera del Valles Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2012 | 55 | 24.5 | 2,270 |
| Manresa Open | 2004 | 16 | 7 | 2,202 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2009 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,338 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Mollet del Valles | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,281 |
| 31st Barbera del Valles Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| 30th Barbera del Valles Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,199 |
| 32nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,441 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Canal Oliveras's chess games?
400 games by Joan Canal Oliveras, from Apr 2003 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 Canal Oliveras has played.
What does Joan Canal Oliveras play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Joan Canal Oliveras opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Canal Oliveras answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...a6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joan Canal Oliveras play as White?
As White, Joan Canal Oliveras's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 58.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Canal Oliveras play as Black?
As Black, Joan Canal Oliveras most often plays: Dutch Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Philidor (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 187 games.
What is Joan Canal Oliveras's FIDE rating?
Joan Canal Oliveras is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Joan Canal Oliveras played?
Our database contains 400 games by Joan Canal Oliveras, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 115 draws, 133 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Canal Oliveras?
400 games by Joan Canal Oliveras 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.