Prepare against Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola
Spain · World #76,680 classical · FIDE ID 2283280
When preparing against Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 59 games by Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola 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 | 1,800 | 1,896 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,809 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 13 | 18 | 28 | 22.0% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Guardiola usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 93.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's chess games
All 59 games by Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Jesus Caballero Maytin | 2,003 | ch-Girona Provincial | E12 |
| Nov 2019 | Joan Fluvia Frigola | 1,993 | ch-Girona | D89 |
| Oct 2023 | Josep Gonzalez Escudero | 1,957 | ch-Girona | D42 |
| Jun 2014 | Carles Vicedo Navau | 1,945 | 8th Llinars del Valles Open A | D15 |
| Jan 2015 | Josep Maria Teixidor Banus | 1,872 | ch-Girona | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Girona | 2023 | 33 | 13 | 1,913 |
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,706 |
| 23rd Figueres Mas Open A | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,826 |
| 19th Miquel Mas Open | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,749 |
| ch-Girona Territorial | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,746 |
| 20th Miquel Mas Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,667 |
| 43rd Benasque Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,067 |
| 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,557 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's chess games?
59 games by Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola, from Oct 2008 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 Vilanova Guardiola has played.
What does Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola answers 1...c6 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola play as White?
As White, Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola play as Black?
As Black, Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola's FIDE rating?
Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola played?
Our database contains 59 games by Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 18 draws, 28 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola?
59 games by Josep Maria Vilanova Guardiola 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.