Prepare against Jesus Carretero Ajo
Spain · World #79,218 classical · FIDE ID 2258560
When preparing against Jesus Carretero Ajo, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 219 games by Jesus Carretero Ajo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Carretero Ajo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Carretero Ajo 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 | 1,792 | 2,110 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 108 | 46 | 65 | 49.3% |
| As White | 118 | 59 | 23 | 36 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 101 | 49 | 23 | 29 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Carretero Ajo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Carretero Ajo's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 84.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 13 | 11.0% | 73.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Na3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ajo usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ajo usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ajo usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 73.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ajo usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ajo usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ajo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 44.6% | 68.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 32.1% | 52.8% |
| e6 | 11 | 19.6% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Jesus Carretero Ajo's chess games
All 219 games by Jesus Carretero Ajo 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: 108 wins, 46 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B68 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1982 | Miguel Angel Arias Soto | 2,590 | 06th Valladolid CC Regalado | A22 |
| Nov 2003 | Sergio Serna Lara | 2,235 | Benidorm Bali Open A | A52 |
| Nov 2003 | Joan Alonso Jimenez | 2,072 | Benidorm Bali Open A | C25 |
| Jan 2009 | Jose Miguel Cano Romero | 1,949 | Valencia Autonomico Sur A | C03 |
| Feb 2009 | Juan Carlos Calderon Campo | 1,846 | Valencia Autonomico Sur A | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valladolid CC Regularidad | 1976 | 13 | 4 | – |
| 08th Valladolid CC Social A | 1979 | 10 | 8 | – |
| 10th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1981 | 9 | 7.5 | – |
| Valladolid CC Social 03rd | 1974 | 9 | 1 | – |
| 04th Valladolid CC Reloj Justina | 1975 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Valladolid CC Social 11th | 1982 | 8 | 5.5 | – |
| 03rd Valladolid CC Regalado | 1979 | 8 | 6 | – |
| 2nd Valladolid CC Renault Open | 1976 | 8 | 5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Carretero Ajo's chess games?
219 games by Jesus Carretero Ajo, 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 Carretero Ajo has played.
What does Jesus Carretero Ajo play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Jesus Carretero Ajo opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Carretero Ajo answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Jesus Carretero Ajo play as White?
As White, Jesus Carretero Ajo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scotch Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Carretero Ajo play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Carretero Ajo most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Jesus Carretero Ajo's FIDE rating?
Jesus Carretero Ajo is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jesus Carretero Ajo played?
Our database contains 219 games by Jesus Carretero Ajo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 46 draws, 65 losses (49.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Carretero Ajo?
219 games by Jesus Carretero Ajo 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.