Prepare against Javier Cardena Contreras
Spain · World #28,431 classical · FIDE ID 2296802
When preparing against Javier Cardena Contreras, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Javier Cardena Contreras, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Cardena Contreras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Cardena Contreras 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 | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,897 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 70 | 28 | 77 | 40.0% |
| As White | 84 | 35 | 11 | 38 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 91 | 35 | 17 | 39 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Cardena Contreras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Cardena Contreras's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 100.0% | 48.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Contreras usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 71.4% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
Javier Cardena Contreras's chess games
All 175 games by Javier Cardena Contreras in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 70 wins, 28 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Luis Mansilla Tolosa | 2,109 | ch-Madrid sf-B | B96 |
| May 2010 | Juan Andres Cabanas Bravo | 2,061 | 4th Madrid Codes Memorial | C17 |
| May 2007 | Alvaro Tejedo Meneses | 2,056 | 07th Madrid San Viator | B80 |
| Nov 2009 | Miguel Angel Beltran de Heredia Eguiaz | 2,054 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B33 |
| May 2016 | Javier Unciti Juan | 2,048 | 26th Madrid San Viator Open A | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 34 | 18 | 1,878 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 17 | 12 | 1,923 |
| 07th Madrid San Viator | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,964 |
| 11th Madrid Pueblo Nuevo | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 1,651 |
| Madrid | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,944 |
| Madrid Open 2 | 2005 | 9 | 0 | 1,650 |
| Madrid Open 3 | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,028 |
| Madrid Anticrisis Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Cardena Contreras's chess games?
175 games by Javier Cardena Contreras, from Jan 2006 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 Javier Cardena Contreras has played.
What does Javier Cardena Contreras play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Javier Cardena Contreras opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Cardena Contreras answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Javier Cardena Contreras play as White?
As White, Javier Cardena Contreras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Cardena Contreras play as Black?
As Black, Javier Cardena Contreras most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Javier Cardena Contreras's FIDE rating?
Javier Cardena Contreras is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,941 in rapid and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,995 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Javier Cardena Contreras played?
Our database contains 175 games by Javier Cardena Contreras, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 28 draws, 77 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Cardena Contreras?
175 games by Javier Cardena Contreras 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.