Prepare against Cesar Valverde Lujan
Spain · World #65,957 classical · FIDE ID 2207001
When preparing against Cesar Valverde Lujan, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%).
Our database contains 238 games by Cesar Valverde Lujan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cesar Valverde Lujan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cesar Valverde Lujan 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 | 1,835 | 1,917 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,842 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 238 | 112 | 23 | 103 | 47.1% |
| As White | 121 | 64 | 8 | 49 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 117 | 48 | 15 | 54 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cesar Valverde Lujan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cesar Valverde Lujan's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 57.9% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 20 | 16.5% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 14.9% | 30.6% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.7% | 73.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lujan usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Lujan usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 46.3% | 62.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 31.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.7% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 41.5% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 14.6% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 9.8% | 75.0% |
Cesar Valverde Lujan's chess games
All 238 games by Cesar Valverde Lujan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 112 wins, 23 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Alberto Juanes Paniagua | 1,272 | Valladolid Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Valladolid CC Social | 1990 | 8 | 4 | – |
| Valladolid CC Autumn 13th | 1989 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| 20th Valladolid CC Social | 1991 | 8 | 3 | – |
| Valladolid CC Autumn 15th | 1991 | 7 | 4 | – |
| 17th Valladolid CC Social | 1988 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
| 14th Valladolid CC Autumn | 1990 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 20th Valladolid CC Semirap Open | 1997 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| 1st Valladolid CC Verano Open | 1993 | 7 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cesar Valverde Lujan's chess games?
238 games by Cesar Valverde Lujan, from May 2011 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 Cesar Valverde Lujan has played.
What does Cesar Valverde Lujan play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Cesar Valverde Lujan opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cesar Valverde Lujan answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Cesar Valverde Lujan play as White?
As White, Cesar Valverde Lujan's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cesar Valverde Lujan play as Black?
As Black, Cesar Valverde Lujan most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 117 games.
What is Cesar Valverde Lujan's FIDE rating?
Cesar Valverde Lujan is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,917 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Cesar Valverde Lujan played?
Our database contains 238 games by Cesar Valverde Lujan, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 23 draws, 103 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cesar Valverde Lujan?
238 games by Cesar Valverde Lujan 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.