Prepare against Jordi Balague Canadell
Spain · World #36,957 classical · FIDE ID 2266822
When preparing against Jordi Balague Canadell, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (37% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 89 games by Jordi Balague Canadell, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jordi Balague Canadell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jordi Balague Canadell 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 | 1,949 | 2,067 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,986 | 2,050 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 2,023 | Sep 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 30 | 34 | 25 | 33.7% |
| As White | 48 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 35.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 17 | 11 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jordi Balague Canadell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jordi Balague Canadell's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 47.9% | 56.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 29.2% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Canadell usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Canadell usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Canadell usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Canadell usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Canadell usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Canadell usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 36.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Jordi Balague Canadell's chess games
All 89 games by Jordi Balague Canadell in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Daniel Moreno Gracia | 2,237 | chT-ESP CECLUB Norte Div 1 | A14 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Manuel Garzon Sanchez | 2,155 | chT-Catalunya | E65 |
| Jan 2015 | Salvador Lopez Burgos | 2,113 | 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | E12 |
| Mar 2017 | Jordi Del Amo Carbo | 2,106 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | A65 |
| Jan 2015 | Arnau Clot Chico | 2,065 | 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,993 |
| 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| 19th Joan Gelpi Memorial | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,240 |
| 17th Santa Eugenia Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,969 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,996 |
| 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,031 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jordi Balague Canadell's chess games?
89 games by Jordi Balague Canadell, from Jan 2004 to Aug 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 Jordi Balague Canadell has played.
What does Jordi Balague Canadell play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jordi Balague Canadell opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jordi Balague Canadell answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jordi Balague Canadell play as White?
As White, Jordi Balague Canadell's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jordi Balague Canadell play as Black?
As Black, Jordi Balague Canadell most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jordi Balague Canadell's FIDE rating?
Jordi Balague Canadell is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess, 1,986 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jordi Balague Canadell played?
Our database contains 89 games by Jordi Balague Canadell, covering Jan 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 34 draws, 25 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jordi Balague Canadell?
89 games by Jordi Balague Canadell 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.