Prepare against Miquel Castells Briones
Spain · World #49,932 classical · FIDE ID 2219913
When preparing against Miquel Castells Briones, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 146 games by Miquel Castells Briones, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Miquel Castells Briones's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Miquel Castells Briones 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 | 1,893 | 2,123 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,903 | 2,042 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,045 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 46 | 18 | 82 | 31.5% |
| As White | 73 | 25 | 11 | 37 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 73 | 21 | 7 | 45 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Miquel Castells Briones's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Miquel Castells Briones's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 75.3% | 42.7% |
| e4 | 13 | 17.8% | 38.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 42.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Briones usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Briones usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Briones usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Briones usually continues c3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Briones usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Briones usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 69.2% | 35.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 28.2% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 100.0% | 28.9% |
Miquel Castells Briones's chess games
All 146 games by Miquel Castells Briones in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 46 wins, 18 draws, 82 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Juan Borges Matos | 2,467 | 31st Sitges Open | A81 |
| Aug 2005 | Ruben Martin Canfran | 2,202 | 2nd Fincas Mediterranea | A30 |
| Sep 2015 | Olufemi Sharaibi | 2,176 | Martorell Open 23rd | A96 |
| Nov 2014 | Josep Lluis Domenech Vallejos | 2,176 | 2nd Barcelona Tardor Open | A51 |
| Aug 2004 | Jose Miguel Ridameya Tatche | 2,169 | 1st Fincas Mediterranea | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37th Barbera del Valles Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| Barcelona La Lira Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | 2,058 |
| Martorell Open 23rd | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| 6th Sabadell Open | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,846 |
| 16th Maresme Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,853 |
| Sant Boi IM | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,818 |
| 2nd Barcelona Tardor Open | 2014 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,344 |
| 1st Fincas Mediterranea | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,317 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Miquel Castells Briones's chess games?
146 games by Miquel Castells Briones, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Miquel Castells Briones has played.
What does Miquel Castells Briones play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Miquel Castells Briones opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Miquel Castells Briones answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Miquel Castells Briones play as White?
As White, Miquel Castells Briones's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Miquel Castells Briones play as Black?
As Black, Miquel Castells Briones most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Miquel Castells Briones's FIDE rating?
Miquel Castells Briones is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,903 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Miquel Castells Briones played?
Our database contains 146 games by Miquel Castells Briones, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 18 draws, 82 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Miquel Castells Briones?
146 games by Miquel Castells Briones 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.