Prepare against Joan Josep Maria Medina
Spain · World #91,789 classical · FIDE ID 32090404
When preparing against Joan Josep Maria Medina, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 85 games by Joan Josep Maria Medina, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Josep Maria Medina's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Josep Maria Medina 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 | 1,754 | 1,775 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 46 | 15 | 24 | 54.1% |
| As White | 43 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 58.1% |
| As Black | 42 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Josep Maria Medina's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Josep Maria Medina's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 67.4% | 74.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 14.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.3% | 37.5% |
| f4 | 3 | 7.0% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 74.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Medina usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Medina usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Medina usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Medina usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Medina usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 30.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 93.3% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Joan Josep Maria Medina's chess games
All 85 games by Joan Josep Maria Medina in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 46 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Benjami Rius Soler | 1,943 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | C00 |
| May 2015 | Damian Gonzalez Rodriguez | 1,893 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | E60 |
| Nov 2016 | Josep Romero Torrents | 1,833 | 10th Roncana Open A | B76 |
| Oct 2016 | Angel Exojo Lozano | 1,731 | 10th Roncana Open A | B08 |
| Nov 2017 | Juan Garcia Gonzalez | 1,724 | 14th Maresme Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2015 | 12 | 8 | 1,936 |
| 5th Roncana Open B | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,518 |
| 14th Maresme Open | 2017 | 7 | 5 | 1,781 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,688 |
| 12th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,585 |
| 6th Roncana Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4 | 1,642 |
| 11th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,567 |
| 10th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,820 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Josep Maria Medina's chess games?
85 games by Joan Josep Maria Medina, from Jan 2013 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 Josep Maria Medina has played.
What does Joan Josep Maria Medina play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Joan Josep Maria Medina opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Josep Maria Medina answers 1...c6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Joan Josep Maria Medina play as White?
As White, Joan Josep Maria Medina's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Josep Maria Medina play as Black?
As Black, Joan Josep Maria Medina most often plays: Latvian Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Joan Josep Maria Medina's FIDE rating?
Joan Josep Maria Medina is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Joan Josep Maria Medina played?
Our database contains 85 games by Joan Josep Maria Medina, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (54.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Josep Maria Medina?
85 games by Joan Josep Maria Medina 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.