Prepare against Josep Sole Bove
Spain · World #74,391 classical · FIDE ID 2252902
When preparing against Josep Sole Bove, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 108 games by Josep Sole Bove, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Sole Bove's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Sole Bove 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 | 1,807 | 2,041 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,721 | 1,837 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,817 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 32 | 18 | 58 | 29.6% |
| As White | 57 | 14 | 12 | 31 | 24.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 6 | 27 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Sole Bove's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Sole Bove's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 63.2% | 40.3% |
| d4 | 12 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 12.3% | 7.1% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bove usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Bove usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bove usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bove usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Bove usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Bove usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 58.6% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 24.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 18.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Josep Sole Bove's chess games
All 108 games by Josep Sole Bove 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: 32 wins, 18 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Pedro Zurano Lopez | 2,300 | Juvenil Open | E41 |
| Jan 1997 | Daniel Garrido Fernandez | 2,285 | Juvenil Open | B52 |
| Feb 2014 | Oscar Lopez Santana | 2,187 | chT-Catalunya | B53 |
| Apr 2016 | Joan Prat Llables | 2,144 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 final | B33 |
| Nov 2010 | Cristobal Barranco Montilla | 2,138 | 28th Cerdanyola del Valles Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2017 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
| 11th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,603 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,008 |
| 13th Roncana Open A | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,580 |
| Juvenil Open | 1997 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,329 |
| 13th Llinars del Valles Open A | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,703 |
| Cerdanyola del Valles Open 30th | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 6 | 1 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Sole Bove's chess games?
108 games by Josep Sole Bove, 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 Sole Bove has played.
What does Josep Sole Bove play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Josep Sole Bove opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Sole Bove answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Josep Sole Bove play as White?
As White, Josep Sole Bove's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Sole Bove play as Black?
As Black, Josep Sole Bove most often plays: English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Josep Sole Bove's FIDE rating?
Josep Sole Bove is currently rated 1,807 in classical chess, 1,721 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Josep Sole Bove played?
Our database contains 108 games by Josep Sole Bove, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 18 draws, 58 losses (29.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Sole Bove?
108 games by Josep Sole Bove 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.