Prepare against Joan Vallbona Domingo
Spain · World #42,940 classical · FIDE ID 2291487
When preparing against Joan Vallbona Domingo, expect 1.c4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 399 games by Joan Vallbona Domingo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Vallbona Domingo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Vallbona Domingo 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 | 1,922 | 2,035 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,912 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,014 | Jul 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 162 | 93 | 144 | 40.6% |
| As White | 202 | 81 | 48 | 73 | 40.1% |
| As Black | 197 | 81 | 45 | 71 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Vallbona Domingo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Vallbona Domingo's side.
First moves as White (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 69 | 34.2% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 68 | 33.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf3 | 65 | 32.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nc3 (65.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nc3 (81.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 47.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Domingo usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 98.9% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 92.5% | 53.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Joan Vallbona Domingo's chess games
All 399 games by Joan Vallbona Domingo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 162 wins, 93 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 44 | 17/14/13 | 38.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 63 | 27/10/26 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Harry Gohil | 2,334 | Porto Mannu Open | A45 |
| Apr 2019 | Juan Antonio Villar Reymundo | 2,250 | 7th Barcelona Barri Gotic Open | E20 |
| Nov 2013 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,224 | Barcelona Chavarria Memorial 2nd | A04 |
| May 2019 | Hugo Pena Morales | 2,205 | 2nd Barcelona Electrica Baleares Open | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | German Gonzalez Esteban | 2,190 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open | D51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 15 | 7 | 1,989 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,193 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,952 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,939 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65 | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,929 |
| 7th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Vallbona Domingo's chess games?
399 games by Joan Vallbona Domingo, from Apr 2008 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 Vallbona Domingo has played.
What does Joan Vallbona Domingo play on the first move as White?
Across 202 games with White in our database, Joan Vallbona Domingo opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Vallbona Domingo answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Joan Vallbona Domingo play as White?
As White, Joan Vallbona Domingo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 38.6% win rate); Réti Opening (19 games, 31.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (17 games, 35.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 202 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Vallbona Domingo play as Black?
As Black, Joan Vallbona Domingo most often plays: Sicilian (63 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Joan Vallbona Domingo's FIDE rating?
Joan Vallbona Domingo is currently rated 1,922 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,035 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Joan Vallbona Domingo played?
Our database contains 399 games by Joan Vallbona Domingo, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 162 wins, 93 draws, 144 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Vallbona Domingo?
399 games by Joan Vallbona Domingo 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.