Prepare against Josep Puig Carres
Spain · World #94,313 classical · FIDE ID 2270382
When preparing against Josep Puig Carres, expect 1.c4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Josep Puig Carres, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Puig Carres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Puig Carres 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 | 1,746 | 1,889 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 7 | 20 | 43.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 48.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Puig Carres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Puig Carres's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 22 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Carres usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Carres usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Carres usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Carres usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Josep Puig Carres's chess games
All 48 games by Josep Puig Carres in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Jordi Balague Canadell | 2,063 | 12th Figueres Open | D29 |
| Dec 2012 | Michele Blonna | 1,970 | 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | D31 |
| Aug 2012 | Franck Claret | 1,926 | 13th Figueres Open B | A34 |
| Aug 2019 | Josep Soler Bel | 1,881 | La Pobla de Lillet Open B 29th | D25 |
| Aug 2010 | Sergio Fleta Marin | 1,720 | 11th Figueres Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Pobla de Lillet Open B 29th | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,797 |
| 11th Figueres Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,891 |
| 12th Figueres Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,973 |
| 16th Balaguer Open | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| 17th Balaguer Open | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,795 |
| 13th Figueres Open B | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,731 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,543 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 1 | 1 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Puig Carres's chess games?
48 games by Josep Puig Carres, from Oct 2004 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 Puig Carres has played.
What does Josep Puig Carres play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Josep Puig Carres opens with 1.c4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Puig Carres answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Puig Carres play as White?
As White, Josep Puig Carres's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Puig Carres play as Black?
As Black, Josep Puig Carres most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Josep Puig Carres's FIDE rating?
Josep Puig Carres is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Josep Puig Carres played?
Our database contains 48 games by Josep Puig Carres, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Puig Carres?
48 games by Josep Puig Carres 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.