Prepare against Josep Marsal Calvet
Spain · World #22,171 classical · FIDE ID 54575206
When preparing against Josep Marsal Calvet, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 60 games by Josep Marsal Calvet, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josep Marsal Calvet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Marsal Calvet 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 | 2,040 | 2,073 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,056 | 2,111 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,853 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 22 | 13 | 25 | 36.7% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 14 | 5 | 11 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Marsal Calvet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Marsal Calvet's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Calvet usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Calvet usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Calvet usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Calvet usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Josep Marsal Calvet's chess games
All 60 games by Josep Marsal Calvet in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Aug 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: 22 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Manuel Prieto Martin | 1,946 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | D30 |
| Jul 2026 | Eloi Puerto Fernandez | 1,921 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | A05 |
| Jul 2024 | Noah Molina Gil | 1,918 | ch-ESP U14 | E51 |
| Jul 2026 | Ignacio Airos Martorell | 1,895 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | E12 |
| Jul 2023 | Roque Ordiz Fernandez | 1,834 | ch-ESP U12 Rapid | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2023 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,470 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,302 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,250 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,696 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,908 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,978 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U14 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,812 |
| ch-Catalunya U18/20 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Marsal Calvet's chess games?
60 games by Josep Marsal Calvet, from Feb 2019 to Aug 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 Marsal Calvet has played.
What does Josep Marsal Calvet play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Josep Marsal Calvet opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Marsal Calvet answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Josep Marsal Calvet play as White?
As White, Josep Marsal Calvet's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Marsal Calvet play as Black?
As Black, Josep Marsal Calvet most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Josep Marsal Calvet's FIDE rating?
Josep Marsal Calvet is currently rated 2,040 in classical chess, 2,056 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Josep Marsal Calvet played?
Our database contains 60 games by Josep Marsal Calvet, covering Feb 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 13 draws, 25 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Marsal Calvet?
60 games by Josep Marsal Calvet 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.