Prepare against Joel Perez Bolanos
Spain · World #16,784 classical · FIDE ID 24564419
Our database contains 283 games by Joel Perez Bolanos, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joel Perez Bolanos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joel Perez Bolanos 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 | 2,087 | 2,120 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 1,986 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,044 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 283 | 99 | 70 | 114 | 35.0% |
| As White | 143 | 54 | 35 | 54 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 140 | 45 | 35 | 60 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joel Perez Bolanos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joel Perez Bolanos's side.
First moves as White (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 68.5% | 45.9% |
| d4 | 31 | 21.7% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 3 | 2.1% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 45.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues Nf3 (40.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Bolanos usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 48.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 27 | 37.5% | 48.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 90.9% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Joel Perez Bolanos's chess games
All 283 games by Joel Perez Bolanos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 99 wins, 70 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Roger Bernado Lopez | 2,315 | 44th Barbera del Valles Open | B84 |
| Sep 2020 | Gabriel Perez Perez | 2,185 | 85th ch-ESP | E67 |
| Sep 2020 | Anabel Guadamuro Torrente | 2,137 | 85th ch-ESP | A06 |
| Jul 2021 | Pablo Luis Aguado Doncel | 2,129 | ch-ESP U16 | A23 |
| Jul 2021 | Jan Travesset Sagre | 2,126 | ch-ESP U16 | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 2,164 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,984 |
| Gran Canaria Cabildo Open | 2019 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,636 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Segunda-A 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,480 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,831 |
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| 42nd Arco Open | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,115 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joel Perez Bolanos's chess games?
283 games by Joel Perez Bolanos, from Jul 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 Joel Perez Bolanos has played.
What does Joel Perez Bolanos play on the first move as White?
Across 143 games with White in our database, Joel Perez Bolanos opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joel Perez Bolanos answers 1...e5 (49% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Joel Perez Bolanos play as White?
As White, Joel Perez Bolanos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 143 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joel Perez Bolanos play as Black?
As Black, Joel Perez Bolanos most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 140 games.
What is Joel Perez Bolanos's FIDE rating?
Joel Perez Bolanos is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Joel Perez Bolanos played?
Our database contains 283 games by Joel Perez Bolanos, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 70 draws, 114 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joel Perez Bolanos?
283 games by Joel Perez Bolanos 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.