Prepare against Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos
Spain · World #58,812 classical · FIDE ID 2230917
When preparing against Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 97 games by Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos 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 | 1,860 | 2,092 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 38 | 23 | 36 | 39.2% |
| As White | 50 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 47 | 15 | 13 | 19 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 90.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.0% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 54.4% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Marcos usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Marcos usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Marcos usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Marcos usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's chess games
All 97 games by Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Benjamin Perez Manas | 2,280 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | B97 |
| Nov 2004 | Vicente Juan Monmeneu Chulia | 2,100 | 1st Calvia Open | C18 |
| Jan 2007 | Marcelo-Rafael Orfali | 2,095 | Benidorm Tecnologico Open | B80 |
| Oct 2015 | Josep Garcia Espelta | 2,089 | ch-Tarragona Province | B90 |
| Nov 2015 | Daniel Rius Guarch | 2,060 | ch-Tarragona Province | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tarragona Province | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2,035 |
| 11th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2012 | 8 | 5 | 2,010 |
| ch-Tarragona Seniors | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,974 |
| ch-Tarragona A | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| 1st Calvia Open | 2004 | 7 | 2 | 2,025 |
| 3rd Salou Open U2300 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,670 |
| 12th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,028 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's chess games?
97 games by Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos, from Jan 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 Ramon Rodriguez Marcos has played.
What does Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos play as White?
As White, Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos play as Black?
As Black, Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos's FIDE rating?
Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos is currently rated 1,860 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos played?
Our database contains 97 games by Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 23 draws, 36 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos?
97 games by Josep Ramon Rodriguez Marcos 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.