Prepare against Joan Minguell Soler
Spain · World #30,769 classical · FIDE ID 22270833
When preparing against Joan Minguell Soler, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 222 games by Joan Minguell Soler, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Joan Minguell Soler's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Minguell Soler 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 | 1,982 | 2,061 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,961 | 1,988 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 1,926 | 1,977 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 222 | 102 | 45 | 75 | 45.9% |
| As White | 115 | 53 | 24 | 38 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 107 | 49 | 21 | 37 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Minguell Soler's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Minguell Soler's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 99.1% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 57.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Soler usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Soler usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Soler usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Soler usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 97.4% | 56.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Joan Minguell Soler's chess games
All 222 games by Joan Minguell Soler in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 102 wins, 45 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Jaume Gallart Zafra | 2,340 | 8th Barcelona Vila Gracia Open | A16 |
| May 2025 | Daniel Garrido Fernandez | 2,287 | XXV Foment Martinenc Open | E32 |
| Mar 2019 | Oriol Saguillo Gonzalez | 2,159 | Barcelona Gotico | E81 |
| Jul 2017 | Sonia Gil Quilez | 2,158 | 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Jordi Del Amo Carbo | 2,141 | Barcelona Gotico | E52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 22nd Foment Martinenc Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,888 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,987 |
| 1st Barcelona Tey Open A | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,938 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,858 |
| 9th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,985 |
| chT-Barcelona CC MC | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 9th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Minguell Soler's chess games?
222 games by Joan Minguell Soler, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Minguell Soler has played.
What does Joan Minguell Soler play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Joan Minguell Soler opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Minguell Soler answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joan Minguell Soler play as White?
As White, Joan Minguell Soler's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Minguell Soler play as Black?
As Black, Joan Minguell Soler most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 107 games.
What is Joan Minguell Soler's FIDE rating?
Joan Minguell Soler is currently rated 1,982 in classical chess, 1,961 in rapid and 1,926 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Joan Minguell Soler played?
Our database contains 222 games by Joan Minguell Soler, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 45 draws, 75 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Minguell Soler?
222 games by Joan Minguell Soler 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.