Prepare against Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana
Spain · World #23,865 classical · FIDE ID 2222604
Our database contains 203 games by Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana 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 | 2,026 | 2,130 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,981 | 2,105 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 203 | 80 | 43 | 80 | 39.4% |
| As White | 100 | 44 | 19 | 37 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 103 | 36 | 24 | 43 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 87.0% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 10 | 10.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Quintana usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Quintana usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Quintana usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Quintana usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 56 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 78.6% | 56.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's chess games
All 203 games by Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana 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: 80 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 23 | 6/6/11 | 26.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | David Roiz Baztan | 2,295 | chT-Asturias | B20 |
| Jan 2001 | Jesus Angel Lobo Rodriguez | 2,261 | ch-Asturias | A58 |
| Feb 2001 | Mario Olea Perez | 2,249 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B74 |
| Feb 2001 | Francisco Javier Menendez Rey | 2,192 | ch-Asturias Preferente | B23 |
| Nov 2000 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,170 | chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 35 | 17.5 | 2,226 |
| ch-Asturias Preferente | 2002 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,225 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| Asturias-A | 1996 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Asturias 1 | 1990 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Asturias Preferente Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
| Candas Open | 1997 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's chess games?
203 games by Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana, 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 Manuel Calleja Quintana has played.
What does Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana play as White?
As White, Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana's FIDE rating?
Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 1,981 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana played?
Our database contains 203 games by Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 43 draws, 80 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana?
203 games by Jesus Manuel Calleja Quintana 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.