Prepare against Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano
Spain · World #99,329 classical · FIDE ID 32093764
When preparing against Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano 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 | 1,732 | 1,839 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,719 | 1,768 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,732 | 1,801 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 79 | 21 | 93 | 40.9% |
| As White | 98 | 46 | 10 | 42 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 95 | 33 | 11 | 51 | 34.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 50.0% | 43.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 22.4% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 14.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 12 | 12.2% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 43.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Punzano usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Punzano usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Punzano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Punzano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Punzano usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Punzano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 96.2% | 51.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's chess games
All 193 games by Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 79 wins, 21 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/0/6 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,125 | 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A62 |
| May 2017 | Carlos Vargas Drechsler | 2,103 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | D36 |
| May 2017 | Eleuterio Daimiel Bescos | 2,092 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | B51 |
| Jul 2014 | Didac Castellet Menchon | 2,080 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B70 |
| May 2017 | Cristian Molina Peris | 2,076 | Sant Adria de Besos Open 13th | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,854 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,735 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,685 |
| 19st Foment Martinenc Open B | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,755 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| 1st Llinars del Valles Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,258 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's chess games?
193 games by Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano, from Sep 2012 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 Lluis Garcia Punzano has played.
What does Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano play as White?
As White, Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano play as Black?
As Black, Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano's FIDE rating?
Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano is currently rated 1,732 in classical chess, 1,719 in rapid and 1,732 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano played?
Our database contains 193 games by Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 21 draws, 93 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano?
193 games by Josep Lluis Garcia Punzano 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.