Prepare against Josep Romero Ruscalleda
FM · Spain · World #14,177 classical · FIDE ID 2231859
When preparing against Josep Romero Ruscalleda, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 29.6% over 27 games.
Our database contains 1,844 games by Josep Romero Ruscalleda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Romero Ruscalleda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Romero Ruscalleda 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 | 2,114 | 2,345 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,258 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,200 | 2,200 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,844 | 697 | 127 | 1,020 | 37.8% |
| As White | 909 | 370 | 70 | 469 | 40.7% |
| As Black | 935 | 327 | 57 | 551 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Romero Ruscalleda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Romero Ruscalleda's side.
First moves as White (909 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 909 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ruscalleda usually continues c3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ruscalleda usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ruscalleda usually continues Nc3 (45.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (441 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 441 | 100.0% | 41.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 306 | 100.0% | 35.9% |
Josep Romero Ruscalleda's chess games
All 1,844 games by Josep Romero Ruscalleda 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: 697 wins, 127 draws, 1,020 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 344 | 137/29/178 | 39.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 102 | 46/4/52 | 45.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 101 | 41/8/52 | 40.6% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 79 | 29/10/40 | 36.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 54 | 18/3/33 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 36 | 17/1/18 | 47.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 8/3/16 | 29.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 12/1/7 | 60.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 869 | 305/53/511 | 35.1% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,610 | Titled Tue Late | A42 |
| Nov 2022 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Mar 2022 | Axel Bachmann | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | B22 |
| Aug 2024 | Vahap Sanal | 2,570 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Mar 2022 | Amirreza Pourramezanali | 2,495 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,781 | 724 | 2,138 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,014 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| chT-Catalunya DH | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,234 |
| Socialet de Tordera Open | 1997 | 8 | 8 | 2,635 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2003 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,544 |
| Tordera | 1995 | 7 | 6 | 2,609 |
| chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,295 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Marcel Winkels (15 games) · Julian Estrada Nieto (13 games) · Wojciech Przybylski (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Romero Ruscalleda's chess games?
1,844 games by Josep Romero Ruscalleda, 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 Romero Ruscalleda has played.
What does Josep Romero Ruscalleda play on the first move as White?
Across 909 games with White in our database, Josep Romero Ruscalleda opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Romero Ruscalleda answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Romero Ruscalleda play as White?
As White, Josep Romero Ruscalleda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (344 games, 39.8% win rate); French: Advance Variation (102 games, 45.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (101 games, 40.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 909 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Romero Ruscalleda play as Black?
As Black, Josep Romero Ruscalleda most often plays: Modern Defense (869 games, 35.1% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 935 games.
What is Josep Romero Ruscalleda's FIDE rating?
Josep Romero Ruscalleda is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,200 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Josep Romero Ruscalleda played?
Our database contains 1,844 games by Josep Romero Ruscalleda, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 697 wins, 127 draws, 1,020 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Romero Ruscalleda?
1,844 games by Josep Romero Ruscalleda 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.