Prepare against Joaquim Gutierrez Clares
Spain · World #10,360 classical · FIDE ID 2210061
When preparing against Joaquim Gutierrez Clares, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 135 games by Joaquim Gutierrez Clares, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquim Gutierrez Clares 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 | 2,164 | 2,283 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,148 | 2,213 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,139 | 2,213 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 48 | 52 | 35 | 35.6% |
| As White | 74 | 29 | 31 | 14 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 61 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 86.5% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 8.1% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 4 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Clares usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Clares usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Clares usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Clares usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Clares usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Clares usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 93.9% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's chess games
All 135 games by Joaquim Gutierrez Clares 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: 48 wins, 52 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,498 | chT-Catalunya Honor | E94 |
| Mar 2009 | Jose Maria Baron Isanta | 2,360 | chT-Catalunya Honor | E94 |
| Mar 2013 | Jose Maria Hernando Rodrigo | 2,348 | chT-Catalunya Honor | A80 |
| Jan 2004 | Marc Simonet Pons | 2,337 | chT-Catalunya DH | D34 |
| Feb 2019 | Marc Sanchez Ibern | 2,325 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 23 | 10 | 2,132 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 21 | 11.5 | 2,328 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,318 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2020 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| Sant Adria de Besos Open 17th | 2023 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,351 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,233 |
| 17th Barcelona Sants Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's chess games?
135 games by Joaquim Gutierrez Clares, 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 Gutierrez Clares has played.
What does Joaquim Gutierrez Clares play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Joaquim Gutierrez Clares opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquim Gutierrez Clares answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joaquim Gutierrez Clares play as White?
As White, Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquim Gutierrez Clares play as Black?
As Black, Joaquim Gutierrez Clares most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Joaquim Gutierrez Clares's FIDE rating?
Joaquim Gutierrez Clares is currently rated 2,164 in classical chess, 2,148 in rapid and 2,139 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,283 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Joaquim Gutierrez Clares played?
Our database contains 135 games by Joaquim Gutierrez Clares, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 52 draws, 35 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquim Gutierrez Clares?
135 games by Joaquim Gutierrez Clares 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.