Prepare against Jose Roca Galarza
FM · Spain · World #6,874 classical · FIDE ID 2220768
When preparing against Jose Roca Galarza, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 69 games by Jose Roca Galarza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Roca Galarza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Roca Galarza 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 | 2,227 | 2,344 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,319 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,375 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 33.3% |
| As White | 37 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 27.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Roca Galarza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Roca Galarza's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 89.2% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Galarza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Galarza usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Galarza usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Galarza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Galarza usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Galarza usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 45.5% |
Jose Roca Galarza's chess games
All 69 games by Jose Roca Galarza 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: 23 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | David W L Howell | 2,677 | Paterna Blitz | B03 |
| Oct 2020 | Luis Maria Campos Gambuti | 2,387 | La Nucia Blitz Open | E39 |
| Jul 2006 | Rufino Camarena Gimenez | 2,323 | 4th Cullera | D93 |
| Oct 2021 | Andres Luque Saiz | 2,307 | Valencia Paterna Gp-B 2nd | B03 |
| Sep 2023 | David Arm. Davtyan | 2,274 | 4th Paterna | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 11 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 4th Cullera | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,185 |
| Paterna Blitz | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,398 |
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| 4th Paterna | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,298 |
| Valencia Paterna Gp-B 2nd | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 2,261 |
| chT-Valencia Honor | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 2,408 |
| La Nucia Blitz Open | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Roca Galarza's chess games?
69 games by Jose Roca Galarza, 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 Roca Galarza has played.
What does Jose Roca Galarza play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Jose Roca Galarza opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Roca Galarza answers 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Roca Galarza play as White?
As White, Jose Roca Galarza's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Roca Galarza play as Black?
As Black, Jose Roca Galarza most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Jose Roca Galarza's FIDE rating?
Jose Roca Galarza is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,344 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jose Roca Galarza played?
Our database contains 69 games by Jose Roca Galarza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Roca Galarza?
69 games by Jose Roca Galarza 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.