Prepare against Joaquim Pla Carulla
Spain · World #50,377 classical · FIDE ID 24537306
Our database contains 157 games by Joaquim Pla Carulla, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquim Pla Carulla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquim Pla Carulla 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 | 1,892 | 1,909 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,855 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 73 | 42 | 42 | 46.5% |
| As White | 80 | 41 | 18 | 21 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 32 | 24 | 21 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquim Pla Carulla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquim Pla Carulla's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 55.0% | 71.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 32.5% | 48.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 8.8% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 71.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Carulla usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Carulla usually continues Bf4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Carulla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 48.1% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Carulla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Carulla usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Carulla usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 37.5% | 72.2% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Joaquim Pla Carulla's chess games
All 157 games by Joaquim Pla Carulla in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 73 wins, 42 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Lluis Canellas Magide | 2,183 | 4th Barcelona CC | B00 |
| Nov 2016 | Ivan Cano Sevilla | 2,114 | 4th Barcelona CC | A84 |
| Feb 2015 | Josep Salazar Navas | 1,995 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B25 |
| Mar 2015 | Joaquim Pujal Moncho | 1,971 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A21 |
| Jul 2015 | Antoni Gonzalez Moreno | 1,945 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Maresme Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,686 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,808 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open B 32nd | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,802 |
| 30th La Pobla de Lillet Open B | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,651 |
| Igualada Open 14th | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 1,674 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| La Pobla de Lillet Open-B 31st | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,705 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquim Pla Carulla's chess games?
157 games by Joaquim Pla Carulla, from Jan 2016 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 Pla Carulla has played.
What does Joaquim Pla Carulla play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Joaquim Pla Carulla opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquim Pla Carulla answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Joaquim Pla Carulla play as White?
As White, Joaquim Pla Carulla's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquim Pla Carulla play as Black?
As Black, Joaquim Pla Carulla most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Joaquim Pla Carulla's FIDE rating?
Joaquim Pla Carulla is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,909 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Joaquim Pla Carulla played?
Our database contains 157 games by Joaquim Pla Carulla, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 42 draws, 42 losses (46.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquim Pla Carulla?
157 games by Joaquim Pla Carulla 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.