Prepare against Joan Grifell Sola
Spain · World #64,818 classical · FIDE ID 2295440
When preparing against Joan Grifell Sola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (44%).
Our database contains 61 games by Joan Grifell Sola, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Grifell Sola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Grifell Sola 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 | 1,839 | 1,932 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,873 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 21 | 8 | 32 | 34.4% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 4 | 17 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Grifell Sola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Grifell Sola's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sola usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sola usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sola usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 18.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Joan Grifell Sola's chess games
All 61 games by Joan Grifell Sola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B57 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Arturo Vidarte Morales | 2,320 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | B06 |
| Jan 2013 | Joaquim Junyent Llobet | 2,098 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open A 15th | B21 |
| May 2011 | Miguel Echarri Torres | 2,095 | 1st Barcelona ASPE Open | B21 |
| May 2011 | David J. Rueda Marquez | 2,085 | 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | D38 |
| May 2011 | Fatollah Arshad Bakhtiari | 2,071 | 1st Barcelona ASPE Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,067 |
| 4th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,154 |
| 30th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,835 |
| Barcelona Open B | 1998 | 6 | 4 | 2,129 |
| 6th Barcelona Vila de Gracia Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,970 |
| 1st Barcelona ASPE Open | 2011 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,139 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open A 15th | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,151 |
| 7th Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open | 2012 | 4 | 0 | 1,797 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Grifell Sola's chess games?
61 games by Joan Grifell Sola, from Oct 2006 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 Grifell Sola has played.
What does Joan Grifell Sola play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Joan Grifell Sola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Grifell Sola answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Joan Grifell Sola play as White?
As White, Joan Grifell Sola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Grifell Sola play as Black?
As Black, Joan Grifell Sola most often plays: Latvian Gambit (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Joan Grifell Sola's FIDE rating?
Joan Grifell Sola is currently rated 1,839 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Joan Grifell Sola played?
Our database contains 61 games by Joan Grifell Sola, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Grifell Sola?
61 games by Joan Grifell Sola 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.