Prepare against Josep Rafols Albet
Spain · World #57,956 classical · FIDE ID 2251361
Our database contains 139 games by Josep Rafols Albet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Rafols Albet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Rafols Albet 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 | 1,863 | 2,167 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 2,026 | Jun 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,031 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 66 | 18 | 55 | 47.5% |
| As White | 72 | 34 | 10 | 28 | 47.2% |
| As Black | 67 | 32 | 8 | 27 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Rafols Albet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Rafols Albet's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 70 | 97.2% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (49% of these games) — Albet usually continues Bb2 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Albet usually continues Bb2 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (16% of these games) — Albet usually continues Bb2 (63.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Albet usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 35 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Josep Rafols Albet's chess games
All 139 games by Josep Rafols Albet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 66 wins, 18 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 70 | 32/10/28 | 45.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 24 | 11/2/11 | 45.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Victor Plasencia Martinez | 2,307 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 10th | C86 |
| Feb 2011 | Miguel Monraba Capella | 2,263 | 5th Sabadell B | D60 |
| Jul 2006 | Angel Pascual Sauch | 2,182 | 29th Barbera del Valles Open | C21 |
| Jul 2006 | Ramon Chalmeta Ugas | 2,177 | 29th Barbera del Valles Open | A06 |
| May 2011 | Gavril Draghici Flutur | 2,126 | Vilafranca del Penedes Open 5th | C43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,219 |
| Mollet del Valles A | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,020 |
| 29th Barbera del Valles Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,093 |
| 5th Sabadell B | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,113 |
| 8th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 2,138 |
| 4th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| 3rd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,135 |
| 2nd Vilafranca del Penedes Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Rafols Albet's chess games?
139 games by Josep Rafols Albet, from Apr 2003 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 Rafols Albet has played.
What does Josep Rafols Albet play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Josep Rafols Albet opens with 1.b3 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Rafols Albet answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Rafols Albet play as White?
As White, Josep Rafols Albet's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (70 games, 45.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Rafols Albet play as Black?
As Black, Josep Rafols Albet most often plays: Petrov's Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Josep Rafols Albet's FIDE rating?
Josep Rafols Albet is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Josep Rafols Albet played?
Our database contains 139 games by Josep Rafols Albet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 18 draws, 55 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Rafols Albet?
139 games by Josep Rafols Albet 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.