Prepare against Josep Espau Guillem
Spain · World #59,690 classical · FIDE ID 2229900
Our database contains 39 games by Josep Espau Guillem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Espau Guillem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Espau Guillem 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 | 1,857 | 2,072 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,899 | 1,905 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 8 | 20 | 28.2% |
| As White | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Espau Guillem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Espau Guillem's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Guillem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Guillem usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Guillem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Guillem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Guillem usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Josep Espau Guillem's chess games
All 39 games by Josep Espau Guillem 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Jaume Mundet Riera | 2,240 | chT-Catalunya | C50 |
| Dec 2009 | Joan Bautista Sanchez | 2,229 | ch-ESP Veterans | B07 |
| Jul 2006 | Angel Lazaro Porta | 2,151 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | B40 |
| Dec 2009 | Juan L Segura Vila | 2,070 | ch-ESP Veterans | A97 |
| Jul 2006 | Josep Canals Bacardit | 1,945 | ch-Catalunya Seniors | B66 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 18 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| ch-Catalunya Seniors | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
| ch-ESP Veterans | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,318 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 27th | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,859 |
| 7th Sabadell Open B | 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Espau Guillem's chess games?
39 games by Josep Espau Guillem, 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 Josep Espau Guillem has played.
What does Josep Espau Guillem play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Josep Espau Guillem opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Espau Guillem answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Josep Espau Guillem play as White?
As White, Josep Espau Guillem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Espau Guillem play as Black?
As Black, Josep Espau Guillem most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Josep Espau Guillem's FIDE rating?
Josep Espau Guillem is currently rated 1,857 in classical chess, 1,899 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Josep Espau Guillem played?
Our database contains 39 games by Josep Espau Guillem, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Espau Guillem?
39 games by Josep Espau Guillem 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.