Prepare against David Josue Cardenas Encalada
Ecuador · World #32,644 classical · FIDE ID 3628035
When preparing against David Josue Cardenas Encalada, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 64 games by David Josue Cardenas Encalada, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Josue Cardenas Encalada's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Josue Cardenas Encalada 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 | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,971 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,077 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 35 | 13 | 16 | 54.7% |
| As White | 35 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Josue Cardenas Encalada's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Josue Cardenas Encalada's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Encalada usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Encalada usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Encalada usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Encalada usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Encalada usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Encalada usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 58.8% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
David Josue Cardenas Encalada's chess games
All 64 games by David Josue Cardenas Encalada in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 35 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Carlos David Mendoza Criollo | 2,332 | Preinscritos IRT Online | A17 |
| Jun 2021 | Jonathan Leon Calderon | 2,237 | ch-ECU Qual Blitz | E18 |
| Dec 2020 | Christopher Leonel Garzon Zapatanga | 2,140 | Preinscritos IRT Online | D05 |
| Jul 2019 | Dorian Kang | 2,087 | ch-Pan American U14 | B38 |
| Aug 2022 | Alejandro Mora Munoz | 1,973 | ch-Pan American U20 | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preinscritos IRT Online | 2020 | 11 | 7 | 2,060 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-ECU Qual Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| ch-South America U10 12th | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,740 |
| 08 Cuenca Cafe Austria Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,660 |
| Cuenca Cafe Austria Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Cuenca Cafe Austria Open 07 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Josue Cardenas Encalada's chess games?
64 games by David Josue Cardenas Encalada, from Aug 2015 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 David Josue Cardenas Encalada has played.
What does David Josue Cardenas Encalada play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, David Josue Cardenas Encalada opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Josue Cardenas Encalada answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does David Josue Cardenas Encalada play as White?
As White, David Josue Cardenas Encalada's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Josue Cardenas Encalada play as Black?
As Black, David Josue Cardenas Encalada most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is David Josue Cardenas Encalada's FIDE rating?
David Josue Cardenas Encalada is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,971 (Jul 2026).
How many games has David Josue Cardenas Encalada played?
Our database contains 64 games by David Josue Cardenas Encalada, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 13 draws, 16 losses (54.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Josue Cardenas Encalada?
64 games by David Josue Cardenas Encalada 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.