Prepare against Jesus Cao Armillas
Spain · World #29,420 classical · FIDE ID 2212269
When preparing against Jesus Cao Armillas, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Jesus Cao Armillas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Cao Armillas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Cao Armillas 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 | 1,989 | 2,208 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,018 | 2,040 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 92 | 73 | 109 | 33.6% |
| As White | 138 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 136 | 41 | 33 | 62 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Cao Armillas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Cao Armillas's side.
First moves as White (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 90.6% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.6% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Armillas usually continues c4 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Armillas usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Armillas usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Armillas usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Armillas usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 65 | 81.3% | 44.6% |
| e6 | 13 | 16.3% | 23.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 93.3% | 55.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Jesus Cao Armillas's chess games
All 274 games by Jesus Cao Armillas in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 92 wins, 73 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A92 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 9/4/13 | 34.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Luis Marcos Medarde Santiago | 2,411 | 40th Collado Villalba Open | E66 |
| Nov 2011 | Sergio Bolado Saez | 2,361 | chT-Madrid | D76 |
| Jan 2011 | Victor Garcia Cuenca | 2,329 | chT-Madrid 1011 | A58 |
| Aug 2008 | Hector Elissalt Cardenas | 2,317 | 25th Collado Villalba Open A | D05 |
| Nov 2010 | Jose Daniel Gemy Vargas | 2,316 | chT-Madrid 1011 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,206 |
| chT-Madrid | 2021 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,152 |
| chT-Madrid Honor | 2010 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,009 |
| 38th Collado Villalba Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,928 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 37th Collado Villalba A | 2020 | 9 | 1 | 1,855 |
| chT-Madrid 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Cao Armillas's chess games?
274 games by Jesus Cao Armillas, from Apr 2003 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 Jesus Cao Armillas has played.
What does Jesus Cao Armillas play on the first move as White?
Across 138 games with White in our database, Jesus Cao Armillas opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Cao Armillas answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jesus Cao Armillas play as White?
As White, Jesus Cao Armillas's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 7.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 138 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Cao Armillas play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Cao Armillas most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jesus Cao Armillas's FIDE rating?
Jesus Cao Armillas is currently rated 1,989 in classical chess, 2,018 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jesus Cao Armillas played?
Our database contains 274 games by Jesus Cao Armillas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 73 draws, 109 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Cao Armillas?
274 games by Jesus Cao Armillas 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.