Prepare against Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi
FM · Spain · World #13,417 classical · FIDE ID 2209829
When preparing against Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Gunderam Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 82 games by Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi 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 | 2,124 | 2,307 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,260 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,117 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 34.1% |
| As White | 42 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 40.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 27.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 349 rated games against 294 different opponents, across 58 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 295 | 125 | 85 | 85 | 42.4% | 2,143 | 2,201 | 16 |
| Rapid | 36 | 25 | 3 | 8 | 69.4% | 1,980 | 2,169 | 7 |
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% | 1,856 | 1,881 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 101 | 18 | 36 | 47 | 17.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 209 | 125 | 43 | 41 | 59.8% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs GM · 5 vs IM · 19 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 26 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | – | – |
| 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1,950 | 2,084 |
| 2024 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1,786 | 2,186 |
| 2023 | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1,929 | 1,929 |
| 2022 | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 2,017 | 2,017 |
| 2021 | 24 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1,972 | 2,139 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2,202 | 2,136 |
| 2019 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2,051 | 2,095 |
| 2018 | 25 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 2,215 | 2,183 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2,179 | 2,219 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2,365 | 2,098 |
| 2013 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2,161 | 2,236 |
| 2012 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 | 2,221 |
| 2011 | 34 | 17 | 3 | 14 | 2,042 | 2,077 |
| 2010 | 34 | 19 | 9 | 6 | 2,104 | 2,257 |
| 2009 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 2,249 | 2,360 |
| 2008 | 17 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2,143 | 2,191 |
| 2007 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 2,159 | 2,263 |
| 2006 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 2,159 | 2,300 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 54.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Gallemi usually continues Nc3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Gallemi usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Gallemi usually continues exd5 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 72.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 28.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's chess games
All 82 games by Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 16 | 4/4/8 | 25.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Mario Gavilan Diaz | 2,256 | 14th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | C54 |
| Jun 2009 | Ramon Chalmeta Ugas | 2,211 | 21st Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | C20 |
| Mar 2023 | Edgar Roca Planas | 2,144 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 Final | B10 |
| Mar 2020 | Victor Plasencia Martinez | 2,143 | chT-Catalunya Final A+B | B23 |
| Jan 2022 | Carlos Fernandez Madrid | 2,141 | chT-Catalunya Gp1 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 18 | 6 | 2,099 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2018 | 12 | 2 | 2,086 |
| 14th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,172 |
| 20th Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
| 29th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2011 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 23rd Sant Boi Chalmeta Memorial Open | 2011 | 6 | 4 | 2,106 |
| Campeonato Espana Individual Veteranos 2026 | S50 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,123 |
| 21st Sant Boi de Llobregat Open | 2009 | 5 | 4 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's chess games?
82 games by Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi has played.
What does Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi most often plays: Gunderam Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi played?
Our database contains 82 games by Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi?
82 games by Jose Maria Lerch i Gallemi 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.