Prepare against Joan Pujol Gaja
Spain · World #61,797 classical · FIDE ID 32037350
When preparing against Joan Pujol Gaja, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 85 games by Joan Pujol Gaja, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Pujol Gaja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Pujol Gaja 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 | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,761 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 44 | 16 | 25 | 51.8% |
| As White | 45 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 42.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Pujol Gaja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Pujol Gaja's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Gaja usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Gaja usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Gaja usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Joan Pujol Gaja's chess games
All 85 games by Joan Pujol Gaja in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 44 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Fernando Mendez Camarasa | 2,270 | 31st Vic Open | E76 |
| Nov 2011 | Jacint Raurell Bernada | 2,148 | 31st Vic Open | B23 |
| Dec 2012 | Ramon Verdes Nadal | 2,086 | 2nd Castell de Tona Open | E61 |
| Oct 2010 | Marc Parramon Arimany | 1,903 | Vic Ciutat Open | B23 |
| Nov 2010 | Francesc Hernandez Requena | 1,900 | Vic Ciutat Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 1,857 |
| Vic Ciutat Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,924 |
| 31st Vic Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,064 |
| 10th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,698 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2012 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,661 |
| 5th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,808 |
| 7th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2013 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| Montcada Open C 25th | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,482 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Pujol Gaja's chess games?
85 games by Joan Pujol Gaja, from Jan 2011 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 Pujol Gaja has played.
What does Joan Pujol Gaja play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Joan Pujol Gaja opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Pujol Gaja answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joan Pujol Gaja play as White?
As White, Joan Pujol Gaja's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Pujol Gaja play as Black?
As Black, Joan Pujol Gaja most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Joan Pujol Gaja's FIDE rating?
Joan Pujol Gaja is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,850 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Joan Pujol Gaja played?
Our database contains 85 games by Joan Pujol Gaja, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 16 draws, 25 losses (51.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Pujol Gaja?
85 games by Joan Pujol Gaja 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.