Prepare against Josep Riera Mestres
Spain · World #139,208 classical · FIDE ID 22256709
When preparing against Josep Riera Mestres, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 179 games by Josep Riera Mestres, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Josep Riera Mestres's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Riera Mestres 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 | 1,622 | 1,693 | Jul 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,729 | 1,729 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,734 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 49 | 26 | 104 | 27.4% |
| As White | 88 | 27 | 15 | 46 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 22 | 11 | 58 | 24.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Riera Mestres's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Riera Mestres's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 78.4% | 39.9% |
| e4 | 16 | 18.2% | 28.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 39.9% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Mestres usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mestres usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Mestres usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 28.1% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Mestres usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mestres usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mestres usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 36.4% | 27.5% |
| g6 | 12 | 21.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 52.0% | 15.4% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Josep Riera Mestres's chess games
All 179 games by Josep Riera Mestres in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 49 wins, 26 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 27 | 11/5/11 | 40.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/0/10 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Francesco Cordomi Fons | 2,047 | 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | D02 |
| Apr 2013 | Yoan Mandina Verdecia | 2,034 | 48th Capablanca Memorial Open B | A50 |
| Apr 2013 | Isaac Dayan Sutton | 1,971 | 48th Capablanca Memorial Open B | C00 |
| Apr 2016 | Miquel Sola Lluch | 1,932 | 5th Vall del Tenes Open | A48 |
| Jan 2015 | Francesc Ferrer Blanc | 1,891 | 28th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Vall del Tenes Open | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,628 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,477 |
| 19th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,640 |
| 48th Capablanca Memorial Open B | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 1st chT-Roncana Tancats | 2009 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,575 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,440 |
| 3rd Vall del Tenes Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,789 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,548 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Riera Mestres's chess games?
179 games by Josep Riera Mestres, from Sep 2009 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 Riera Mestres has played.
What does Josep Riera Mestres play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Josep Riera Mestres opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Riera Mestres answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Josep Riera Mestres play as White?
As White, Josep Riera Mestres's most-played openings in our database are: London System (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Riera Mestres play as Black?
As Black, Josep Riera Mestres most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Josep Riera Mestres's FIDE rating?
Josep Riera Mestres is currently rated 1,622 in classical chess, 1,729 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,693 (Jul 2024).
How many games has Josep Riera Mestres played?
Our database contains 179 games by Josep Riera Mestres, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 26 draws, 104 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Riera Mestres?
179 games by Josep Riera Mestres 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.