Prepare against Pau Bru Montoya
Spain · World #25,239 classical · FIDE ID 54743516
Our database contains 128 games by Pau Bru Montoya, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pau Bru Montoya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pau Bru Montoya 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 | 2,017 | 2,059 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 2,057 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,996 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 65 | 28 | 34 | 50.8% |
| As White | 63 | 31 | 17 | 15 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 65 | 34 | 11 | 19 | 52.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pau Bru Montoya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pau Bru Montoya's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 100.0% | 62.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Montoya usually continues c3 (34.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Montoya usually continues Nf3 (84.2% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Montoya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 93.3% | 61.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
Pau Bru Montoya's chess games
All 128 games by Pau Bru Montoya in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 65 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 2/7/7 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/0/4 | 16.7% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Garcia Escoda,Marc | 2,154 | XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | B27 |
| Jul 2025 | Joan Torres Teruel | 2,047 | 25th Sant Marti Open | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Ying Jun Xiong Zhang | 2,015 | XXV Foment Martinenc Open | C56 |
| Aug 2024 | Josep Valls Sole | 1,903 | 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | C50 |
| May 2024 | Lali Bibilashvili | 1,890 | 24th Foment Martinenc Open A | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2023 | 18 | 14 | 1,603 |
| ch-ESP Catalunya U12 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,975 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,905 |
| 22nd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,615 |
| 23rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| 33rd La Pobla de Lillet Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,011 |
| ch-ESP U10 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 1,550 |
| XXV Foment Martinenc Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pau Bru Montoya's chess games?
128 games by Pau Bru Montoya, from Feb 2021 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 Pau Bru Montoya has played.
What does Pau Bru Montoya play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Pau Bru Montoya opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pau Bru Montoya answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Pau Bru Montoya play as White?
As White, Pau Bru Montoya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pau Bru Montoya play as Black?
As Black, Pau Bru Montoya most often plays: Italian Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Pau Bru Montoya's FIDE rating?
Pau Bru Montoya is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Pau Bru Montoya played?
Our database contains 128 games by Pau Bru Montoya, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 28 draws, 34 losses (50.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pau Bru Montoya?
128 games by Pau Bru Montoya 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.