Prepare against Josep Belles Bulta
Spain · World #28,119 classical · FIDE ID 2259575
When preparing against Josep Belles Bulta, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Josep Belles Bulta, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Belles Bulta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Belles Bulta 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 | 1,997 | 2,061 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 6 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Belles Bulta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Belles Bulta's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bulta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Bulta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (8% of these games) — Bulta usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Bulta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Bulta usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Bulta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Josep Belles Bulta's chess games
All 35 games by Josep Belles Bulta in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Josep Chalmeta Torredemer | 2,255 | Sant Boi Open | D93 |
| Oct 1996 | German Rodriguez Regull | 2,225 | ch-Catalunya A | C02 |
| Oct 1996 | Angel Pascual Sauch | 2,210 | ch-Catalunya A | A39 |
| Jan 2002 | Jaume Almirall Botella | 2,165 | chT-Catalunya | C44 |
| Nov 1996 | Carlos Alonso Gonzalez | 2,125 | ch-Catalunya A | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2002 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,265 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1997 | 12 | 5 | 2,120 |
| ch-Catalunya A | 1996 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 1st Cornella Pinol Memorial | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Belles Bulta's chess games?
35 games by Josep Belles Bulta, from Jul 2005 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 Josep Belles Bulta has played.
What does Josep Belles Bulta play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Josep Belles Bulta opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Belles Bulta answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...b6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Josep Belles Bulta play as White?
As White, Josep Belles Bulta's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Belles Bulta play as Black?
As Black, Josep Belles Bulta most often plays: Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Owen Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Josep Belles Bulta's FIDE rating?
Josep Belles Bulta is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,061 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Josep Belles Bulta played?
Our database contains 35 games by Josep Belles Bulta, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Belles Bulta?
35 games by Josep Belles Bulta 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.