Prepare against Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo
Spain · World #25,525 classical · FIDE ID 2222817
When preparing against Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 73 games by Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo 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 | 2,015 | 2,145 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,005 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,048 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 34 | 15 | 24 | 46.6% |
| As White | 36 | 15 | 7 | 14 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 37 | 19 | 8 | 10 | 51.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 453 rated games against 397 different opponents, across 108 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 425 | 207 | 96 | 122 | 48.7% | 1,883 | 1,952 | 14 |
| Rapid | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% | 1,762 | 1,851 | 4 |
| Blitz | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 50.0% | 1,799 | 1,839 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 132 | 22 | 29 | 81 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 301 | 185 | 66 | 50 | 61.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 51 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,959 | 2,016 |
| 2025 | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 1,969 | 2,024 |
| 2024 | 38 | 23 | 5 | 10 | 1,881 | 2,018 |
| 2023 | 32 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 1,673 | 1,810 |
| 2022 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 1,744 | 1,711 |
| 2021 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1,826 | 1,901 |
| 2020 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 1,940 | 2,010 |
| 2019 | 63 | 29 | 12 | 22 | 1,799 | 1,844 |
| 2018 | 44 | 26 | 4 | 14 | 1,923 | 2,032 |
| 2017 | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 1,836 | 1,889 |
| 2016 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 1,905 | 1,963 |
| 2015 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 1,907 | 2,018 |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2,118 | 2,118 |
| 2011 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1,976 | 2,090 |
| 2010 | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 2,010 | 2,106 |
| 2009 | 27 | 17 | 4 | 6 | 1,997 | 2,143 |
| 2008 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 1,950 | 1,918 |
| 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2,102 | 1,969 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 97.2% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's chess games
All 73 games by Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Manuel Sanz Uson | 2,070 | 1st San Sebastian de los Reyes Open U2200 | A88 |
| Jun 2018 | Miguel Morona Minguez | 2,013 | 10th Tres Cantos Open | B08 |
| Jul 2008 | Enrique Tolosana Esteban | 1,954 | Galapagar Open 09th | B01 |
| Mar 2019 | Sadek Kehloul Gutierrez | 1,930 | Port de Pollensa Open | D02 |
| Jun 2019 | Alejandro Garcia Pumarega | 1,900 | 11th Tres Cantos Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Tres Cantos Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,096 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| 21st De los Reyes Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,752 |
| 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
| 11th Tres Cantos Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,903 |
| 10th Galapagar Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 1st San Sebastian de los Reyes Open U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 1,994 |
| 10th Tres Cantos Open | 2018 | 5 | 4 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's chess games?
73 games by Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo has played.
What does Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo play as White?
As White, Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo play as Black?
As Black, Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo's FIDE rating?
Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,145 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo played?
Our database contains 73 games by Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 24 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo?
73 games by Javier Campos Calvo-Sotelo 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.