Prepare against Josep Canyelles Frau
Spain · World #24,836 classical · FIDE ID 2276402
When preparing against Josep Canyelles Frau, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 35 games by Josep Canyelles Frau, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Canyelles Frau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Canyelles Frau 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 | 2,019 | 2,138 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Canyelles Frau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Canyelles Frau's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 58.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Frau usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Frau usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Frau usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Frau usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Frau usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Josep Canyelles Frau's chess games
All 35 games by Josep Canyelles Frau in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Pedro Jose Barcelo Pujadas | 2,261 | 3rd Calvia Open | E04 |
| Oct 2006 | Juan Planas Gene | 2,191 | 3rd Calvia Open | C56 |
| Dec 2000 | Antonio Ducros Salva | 2,075 | ch-Mallorca D1 | B77 |
| Jan 2002 | Anselmo Sanabria Macias | 2,067 | chT-Mallorca | A17 |
| Nov 2000 | Bernardo Nadal | 2,044 | ch-Mallorca D1 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Mallorca D1 | 2000 | 8 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Calvia U2000 Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
| 3rd Calvia Open | 2006 | 6 | 2 | 2,178 |
| chT-Mallorca Preferente | 2001 | 6 | 2 | 1,936 |
| chT-Palma de Mallorca | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| chT-Mallorca | 2002 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Canyelles Frau's chess games?
35 games by Josep Canyelles Frau, from Jan 2006 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 Canyelles Frau has played.
What does Josep Canyelles Frau play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Josep Canyelles Frau opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Canyelles Frau answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Josep Canyelles Frau play as White?
As White, Josep Canyelles Frau's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Canyelles Frau play as Black?
As Black, Josep Canyelles Frau most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Josep Canyelles Frau's FIDE rating?
Josep Canyelles Frau is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,138 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Josep Canyelles Frau played?
Our database contains 35 games by Josep Canyelles Frau, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Canyelles Frau?
35 games by Josep Canyelles Frau 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.