Prepare against Joan Costa Berengue
Spain · World #100,151 classical · FIDE ID 2285983
When preparing against Joan Costa Berengue, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Joan Costa Berengue, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Costa Berengue's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Costa Berengue 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 | 1,729 | 1,943 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,811 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 32.2% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Costa Berengue's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Costa Berengue's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Berengue usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Berengue usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Berengue usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Joan Costa Berengue's chess games
All 59 games by Joan Costa Berengue 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Senen Saumell Aixala | 2,065 | Tarragona Province-ch Seniors | C62 |
| Nov 2015 | Jaume Ferre Blasco | 2,027 | ch-Tarragona Province | D02 |
| Jan 2003 | Josep Mane Casas | 1,990 | ch-Tarragona | C11 |
| Nov 2016 | Miguel Angel Sanchez Bernardino | 1,984 | ch-Tarragona Province A | B92 |
| Jan 2003 | Xavier Gisbert Caballe | 1,980 | ch-Tarragona | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tarragona Seniors | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 1,800 |
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2018 | 12 | 3 | 1,876 |
| Tarragona Province-ch Seniors | 2014 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-Tarragona | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| ch-Tarragona Province A | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,871 |
| ch-Tarragona Province Calbet Mem | 2005 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,074 |
| ch-Tarragona A | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,767 |
| 21st Torredembarra Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,020 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Costa Berengue's chess games?
59 games by Joan Costa Berengue, 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 Joan Costa Berengue has played.
What does Joan Costa Berengue play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Joan Costa Berengue opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Costa Berengue answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joan Costa Berengue play as White?
As White, Joan Costa Berengue's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Costa Berengue play as Black?
As Black, Joan Costa Berengue most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Joan Costa Berengue's FIDE rating?
Joan Costa Berengue is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Joan Costa Berengue played?
Our database contains 59 games by Joan Costa Berengue, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 22 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Costa Berengue?
59 games by Joan Costa Berengue 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.