Prepare against Josep Valls Sole
Spain · World #35,689 classical · FIDE ID 551032767
When preparing against Josep Valls Sole, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Josep Valls Sole, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josep Valls Sole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josep Valls Sole 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 | 1,956 | 1,963 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 1,913 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 6 | 8 | 23 | 16.2% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josep Valls Sole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josep Valls Sole's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 22.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Sole usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sole usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Sole usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Josep Valls Sole's chess games
All 37 games by Josep Valls Sole in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 6 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Marc Garcia Escoda | 2,076 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | C41 |
| Jul 2024 | Andres Camilo Navarro Gutierrez | 2,004 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | C25 |
| Jul 2024 | Boda Gyaneshwar | 1,943 | 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A40 |
| Mar 2021 | Francisco Maqueda Berdugo | 1,691 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open A | C46 |
| Feb 2020 | Hector F. Aparicio Escudero | 1,655 | Barcelona Tres Peons Open 49th | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open A | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,745 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,880 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,826 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open 49th | 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1,683 |
| 21st Torredembarra Open | 2019 | 3 | 0 | 1,866 |
| 1st Barcelona Segura Memorial | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,620 |
| 32nd La Pobla de Lillet Open A | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,771 |
| Barcelona Segura Memorial 2nd | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josep Valls Sole's chess games?
37 games by Josep Valls Sole, from Oct 2018 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 Valls Sole has played.
What does Josep Valls Sole play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Josep Valls Sole opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josep Valls Sole answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Josep Valls Sole play as White?
As White, Josep Valls Sole's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josep Valls Sole play as Black?
As Black, Josep Valls Sole most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Josep Valls Sole's FIDE rating?
Josep Valls Sole is currently rated 1,956 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Josep Valls Sole played?
Our database contains 37 games by Josep Valls Sole, covering Oct 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (16.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josep Valls Sole?
37 games by Josep Valls Sole 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.