Prepare against Joan Sanges Montfort
Spain · World #95,740 classical · FIDE ID 2253810
When preparing against Joan Sanges Montfort, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 36 games by Joan Sanges Montfort, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Sanges Montfort's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Sanges Montfort 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 | 1,742 | 1,888 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,797 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,818 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 7 | 5 | 24 | 19.4% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Sanges Montfort's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Sanges Montfort's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 31.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Montfort usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Montfort usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Montfort usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Montfort usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Montfort usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Montfort usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Joan Sanges Montfort's chess games
All 36 games by Joan Sanges Montfort 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: 7 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Eduard Pujol Codinach | 2,068 | ch-Tarragona Province | A21 |
| Jan 2003 | Javier Pescador Serrano | 1,995 | ch-Tarragona | B50 |
| Jan 2003 | Federico Otero Velasco | 1,995 | ch-Tarragona | A56 |
| Apr 2018 | Lidia Campana Valencia | 1,406 | 3rd Salou Open U2300 | D03 |
| Apr 2018 | Lidia Sierra Magrazo | 1,406 | 3rd Salou Open U2300 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salou-B | 2000 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,781 |
| 3rd Salou Open U2300 | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,622 |
| ch-Tarragona | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,990 |
| 2nd Salou Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,276 |
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,762 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 2 | 0 | 1,667 |
| Tarragona Calbet Memorial | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,435 |
| Tarragona | 2000 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Sanges Montfort's chess games?
36 games by Joan Sanges Montfort, 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 Sanges Montfort has played.
What does Joan Sanges Montfort play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Joan Sanges Montfort opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Sanges Montfort answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Joan Sanges Montfort play as White?
As White, Joan Sanges Montfort's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Sanges Montfort play as Black?
As Black, Joan Sanges Montfort most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Joan Sanges Montfort's FIDE rating?
Joan Sanges Montfort is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,888 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Joan Sanges Montfort played?
Our database contains 36 games by Joan Sanges Montfort, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Sanges Montfort?
36 games by Joan Sanges Montfort 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.