Prepare against Joaquim Cortes Ventura
Spain · World #53,126 classical · FIDE ID 2221730
When preparing against Joaquim Cortes Ventura, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Joaquim Cortes Ventura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquim Cortes Ventura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquim Cortes Ventura 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 | 1,881 | 2,069 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,893 | May 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,913 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 46.1% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 7 | 13 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquim Cortes Ventura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquim Cortes Ventura's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 59.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ventura usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ventura usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ventura usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Joaquim Cortes Ventura's chess games
All 76 games by Joaquim Cortes Ventura in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E07 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2002 | Manuel Duran Montero | 2,176 | 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | B21 |
| Jan 2003 | Ramon Espuny Vinye | 2,166 | Barcelona Open A | E32 |
| Feb 2008 | Juan-Carlos Camacho | 2,151 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | E07 |
| Jan 2003 | Joan Ponce Garcia | 2,145 | Barcelona Open A | D85 |
| Apr 2004 | Alfonso Ruiz Bravo | 2,105 | 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | E67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,777 |
| Barcelona Rubinenca Open 2nd | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,900 |
| 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | 2002 | 8 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Martorell Open B | 1997 | 8 | 6 | 2,089 |
| Terrassa Open B | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 1,971 |
| 5th Barcelona Rubi Open A | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,143 |
| 16th Castellar Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,010 |
| Barcelona Rubi Open 4th | 2003 | 6 | 2 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquim Cortes Ventura's chess games?
76 games by Joaquim Cortes Ventura, from Apr 2003 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 Joaquim Cortes Ventura has played.
What does Joaquim Cortes Ventura play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joaquim Cortes Ventura opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquim Cortes Ventura answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquim Cortes Ventura play as White?
As White, Joaquim Cortes Ventura's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquim Cortes Ventura play as Black?
As Black, Joaquim Cortes Ventura most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Joaquim Cortes Ventura's FIDE rating?
Joaquim Cortes Ventura is currently rated 1,881 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Joaquim Cortes Ventura played?
Our database contains 76 games by Joaquim Cortes Ventura, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquim Cortes Ventura?
76 games by Joaquim Cortes Ventura 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.