Prepare against Lluis Jove Grau
Spain · World #18,520 classical · FIDE ID 2211408
When preparing against Lluis Jove Grau, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%).
Our database contains 119 games by Lluis Jove Grau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lluis Jove Grau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lluis Jove Grau 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 | 2,070 | 2,220 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,067 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 42 | 16 | 61 | 35.3% |
| As White | 55 | 22 | 7 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 20 | 9 | 35 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lluis Jove Grau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lluis Jove Grau's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 38.2% | 38.1% |
| e4 | 17 | 30.9% | 47.1% |
| b4 | 6 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.3% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 38.1% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Grau usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Grau usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Grau usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e6 (35% of these games) — Grau usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Grau usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 35.3% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Lluis Jove Grau's chess games
All 119 games by Lluis Jove Grau 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: 42 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D75 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Roberto Mario Arata | 2,257 | 8th Benidorm Open U2300 | A03 |
| Oct 2016 | Marc Capellades Subirana | 2,225 | 20th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | C07 |
| Jul 2016 | Jesus Carrasco Rodriguez | 2,202 | 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | D15 |
| Nov 2016 | Miquel Serrano Pertinez | 2,140 | 20th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | A01 |
| Dec 2007 | Ullrich Skorna | 2,130 | 6th Benidorm Open U2300 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarragona Open | 1994 | 17 | 7.5 | – |
| 18th Barcelona Sants Open B | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,049 |
| 34th Martorell Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 35th Martorell Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,091 |
| 16th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,815 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 18th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,145 |
| 20th Barcelona Ideal Clave Open | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lluis Jove Grau's chess games?
119 games by Lluis Jove Grau, 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 Lluis Jove Grau has played.
What does Lluis Jove Grau play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Lluis Jove Grau opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.b4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lluis Jove Grau answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...f5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lluis Jove Grau play as White?
As White, Lluis Jove Grau's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lluis Jove Grau play as Black?
As Black, Lluis Jove Grau most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Lluis Jove Grau's FIDE rating?
Lluis Jove Grau is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Lluis Jove Grau played?
Our database contains 119 games by Lluis Jove Grau, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 16 draws, 61 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lluis Jove Grau?
119 games by Lluis Jove Grau 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.