Prepare against Juan Vicente Martin Catalan
Spain · World #42,021 classical · FIDE ID 2268426
When preparing against Juan Vicente Martin Catalan, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 161 games by Juan Vicente Martin Catalan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Vicente Martin Catalan 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 | 1,926 | 2,158 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 54 | 61 | 46 | 33.5% |
| As White | 78 | 31 | 32 | 15 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 83 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 73 | 93.6% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 61.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Catalan usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Catalan usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Catalan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Catalan usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (33% of these games) — Catalan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Catalan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 93.3% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 71.4% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 23.8% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's chess games
All 161 games by Juan Vicente Martin Catalan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 54 wins, 61 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/11/6 | 32.0% |
| D02 | London System | 23 | 11/10/2 | 47.8% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E65 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Jorge Baron Rodriguez | 2,353 | chT-Autonomico | A81 |
| Feb 2007 | Nieves Garcia Vicente | 2,207 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | D02 |
| Jan 2004 | Alfonso Millan Martin | 2,192 | chT-Aragon | D46 |
| Mar 2003 | Manuel Angel Roche Simon | 2,183 | chT-Aragon | B38 |
| Mar 2019 | Alvaro Lacruz Algarate | 2,144 | chT-Aragon Honor Gr-A | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2016 | 20 | 9 | 2,056 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,110 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr II | 2023 | 13 | 7 | 2,111 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,881 |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,191 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,288 |
| chT-ESP Autonomico | 2006 | 8 | 2 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's chess games?
161 games by Juan Vicente Martin Catalan, from Jul 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 Juan Vicente Martin Catalan has played.
What does Juan Vicente Martin Catalan play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Juan Vicente Martin Catalan opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Vicente Martin Catalan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Juan Vicente Martin Catalan play as White?
As White, Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); London System (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Vicente Martin Catalan play as Black?
As Black, Juan Vicente Martin Catalan most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Juan Vicente Martin Catalan's FIDE rating?
Juan Vicente Martin Catalan is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Juan Vicente Martin Catalan played?
Our database contains 161 games by Juan Vicente Martin Catalan, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 61 draws, 46 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Vicente Martin Catalan?
161 games by Juan Vicente Martin Catalan 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.