Prepare against Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer
Spain · World #96,104 classical · FIDE ID 2255456
When preparing against Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (73%).
Our database contains 73 games by Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer 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 | 1,741 | 2,025 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,801 | 1,801 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,758 | 1,770 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 17 | 9 | 47 | 23.3% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 7 | 5 | 29 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 32 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nc3 (18.2% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 11 | 73.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's chess games
All 73 games by Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer 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: 17 wins, 9 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 0/0/11 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Eduard Pages Ruiz | 2,099 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | A18 |
| Nov 2014 | Clemens Bieg Pagel | 2,075 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | A32 |
| Nov 2014 | Alex Reyes Jimenez | 2,069 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | B21 |
| May 2015 | Antonio Madrid Sole | 2,036 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | D05 |
| May 2023 | Ricardo Palacin Martin | 2,007 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,091 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,711 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,879 |
| 29th Barbera del Valles Open | 2006 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,907 |
| 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,770 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | 2018 | 4 | 0 | 1,532 |
| 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| Llobregat Open 2nd | 2010 | 3 | 0 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's chess games?
73 games by Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer, 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 Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer has played.
What does Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (73% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer most often plays: Dutch Defense (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer is currently rated 1,741 in classical chess, 1,801 in rapid and 1,758 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer played?
Our database contains 73 games by Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 9 draws, 47 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer?
73 games by Jose Maria Martinez Balaguer 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.