Prepare against Josep Maria Sole Balaguer
Spain · World #89,013 classical · FIDE ID 22272321
When preparing against Josep Maria Sole Balaguer, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Josep Maria Sole Balaguer, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Maria Sole Balaguer 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 | 1,762 | 1,796 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 18 | 10 | 31 | 30.5% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 4 | 17 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 82.1% | 37.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 37.0% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Balaguer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 75.0% | 29.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's chess games
All 59 games by Josep Maria Sole Balaguer in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2012 | Francisco Fernandez Aguilar | 1,947 | Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | C58 |
| Dec 2011 | Samuel Sandal Canadell Ruiz | 1,829 | 1st Barcelona Tona Open | C40 |
| Dec 2011 | Lluis Puigvert Vigo | 1,811 | 1st Barcelona Tona Open | C44 |
| Nov 2013 | Angel Sanchez Millan | 1,700 | 2nd Moia Open | C02 |
| Oct 2016 | Miquel Anton Valls | 1,682 | 5th Moia Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Igualada Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,664 |
| 5th Moia Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,668 |
| 2nd Moia Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,699 |
| 6th Moia Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,649 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,846 |
| 1st Barcelona Tona Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,914 |
| 13th Igualada Anoia Open | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,556 |
| Igualada Open 12th | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,567 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's chess games?
59 games by Josep Maria Sole Balaguer, from Jul 2011 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 Maria Sole Balaguer has played.
What does Josep Maria Sole Balaguer play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Josep Maria Sole Balaguer opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Maria Sole Balaguer answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Maria Sole Balaguer play as White?
As White, Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Maria Sole Balaguer play as Black?
As Black, Josep Maria Sole Balaguer most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Josep Maria Sole Balaguer's FIDE rating?
Josep Maria Sole Balaguer is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,796 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Josep Maria Sole Balaguer played?
Our database contains 59 games by Josep Maria Sole Balaguer, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 31 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Maria Sole Balaguer?
59 games by Josep Maria Sole Balaguer 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.