Prepare against Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo
IM · Spain · World #2,085 classical · FIDE ID 2259532
When preparing against Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 725 games by Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo 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 | 2,378 | 2,463 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,330 | 2,423 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,443 | 2,466 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 725 | 370 | 149 | 205 | 51.0% |
| As White | 374 | 205 | 77 | 92 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 351 | 165 | 72 | 113 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's side.
First moves as White (374 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 315 | 84.2% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 41 | 11.0% | 73.2% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 3.2% | 79.2% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Royo usually continues Nf3 (62.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Royo usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Royo usually continues d4 (67.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 73.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Royo usually continues Nf3 (85.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Royo usually continues c4 (80.8% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Royo usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 129 | 71.7% | 63.2% |
| e5 | 26 | 14.4% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 11.1% | 65.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 77.5% | 59.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 13.7% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.9% | 80.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's chess games
All 725 games by Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo 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: 370 wins, 149 draws, 205 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 64 | 37/13/14 | 57.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 16/6/9 | 51.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 11/2/0 | 84.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 52 | 27/16/9 | 51.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/3/15 | 37.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 29 | 16/4/9 | 55.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 16/4/8 | 57.1% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 20 | 12/2/6 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 20 | 12/4/4 | 60.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,567 | 3rd Zaragoza | B10 |
| Apr 2010 | Aimen Rizouk | 2,540 | 37th La Roda Open | B07 |
| Aug 2016 | Artur Kogan | 2,530 | 34th Andorra Open | B51 |
| Dec 2015 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,472 | 4th Lorca Open | A39 |
| Jun 2012 | Adam Hunt | 2,461 | Zaragoza | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 33 | 25.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2006 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,303 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,444 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2016 | 17 | 12 | 2,348 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,385 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2004 | 15 | 11.5 | 2,296 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 13 | 12.5 | 2,484 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's chess games?
725 games by Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo, 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 Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo has played.
What does Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo play on the first move as White?
Across 374 games with White in our database, Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo play as White?
As White, Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (64 games, 57.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (25 games, 44.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 374 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo most often plays: Sicilian (52 games, 51.9% win rate); Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (29 games, 55.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 351 games.
What is Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo is currently rated 2,378 in classical chess, 2,330 in rapid and 2,443 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo played?
Our database contains 725 games by Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 370 wins, 149 draws, 205 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo?
725 games by Joaquin Miguel Antoli Royo 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.