Prepare against Javier Valdepenas Octavio
CM · Spain · World #8,185 classical · FIDE ID 32051506
When preparing against Javier Valdepenas Octavio, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%).
Our database contains 113 games by Javier Valdepenas Octavio, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Valdepenas Octavio's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Valdepenas Octavio 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 | 2,202 | 2,228 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,152 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,234 | 2,262 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 48 | 37 | 28 | 42.5% |
| As White | 56 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 57 | 24 | 17 | 16 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Valdepenas Octavio's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Valdepenas Octavio's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 94.6% | 60.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Octavio usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Octavio usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Octavio usually continues d4 (71.4% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Octavio usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 56.5% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
Javier Valdepenas Octavio's chess games
All 113 games by Javier Valdepenas Octavio in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 48 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Mark L Hebden | 2,439 | 30th Daventry 4NCL Open A | D00 |
| Dec 2022 | Jose Vicente Pallardo Lozoya | 2,367 | Benidorm Bali Open A | C77 |
| Apr 2022 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,349 | 48th La Roda Open | B61 |
| Aug 2018 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,276 | 52nd Mislata Open | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | JM Ibarra Jerez | 2,220 | 13th Lorca Open | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BCF 2324 (4NCL) | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
| 4NCL Div 2 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,378 |
| 52nd Mislata Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,131 |
| Mislata Rapid Open | 2022 | 8 | 6 | 2,254 |
| 53rd Mislata Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,127 |
| 54th Mislata Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2,097 |
| 3rd Daventry 4NCL Easter Open A | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,245 |
| Valdepenas U2200 Open 2nd | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Valdepenas Octavio's chess games?
113 games by Javier Valdepenas Octavio, from Jan 2012 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 Valdepenas Octavio has played.
What does Javier Valdepenas Octavio play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Javier Valdepenas Octavio opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Valdepenas Octavio answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games).
What openings does Javier Valdepenas Octavio play as White?
As White, Javier Valdepenas Octavio's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Valdepenas Octavio play as Black?
As Black, Javier Valdepenas Octavio most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Javier Valdepenas Octavio's FIDE rating?
Javier Valdepenas Octavio is currently rated 2,202 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,234 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,228 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Javier Valdepenas Octavio played?
Our database contains 113 games by Javier Valdepenas Octavio, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 37 draws, 28 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Valdepenas Octavio?
113 games by Javier Valdepenas Octavio 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.