Prepare against Jesus Maria Tanco Salas
Spain · World #115,850 classical · FIDE ID 2250411
When preparing against Jesus Maria Tanco Salas, expect 1.Nf3 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 64 games by Jesus Maria Tanco Salas, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Maria Tanco Salas 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 | 1,685 | 2,018 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 11 | 13 | 40 | 17.2% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 33 | 5 | 7 | 21 | 15.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 90.3% | 28.6% |
| f4 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 90% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Salas usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Salas usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Salas usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Salas usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's chess games
All 64 games by Jesus Maria Tanco Salas in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2006 | Angel Oliver Serrano | 2,153 | Calvia Open | A11 |
| Mar 2004 | Agustin Del Campo Asin | 2,072 | chT-Aragon | A85 |
| Jan 2004 | Carlos Lopez Alaya | 1,949 | chT-Aragon | C30 |
| Mar 2012 | German Perez Prieto | 1,897 | chT-Mallorca Primera | A14 |
| Nov 2011 | Emilio Gimenez Garcia | 1,870 | ch-Mallorca B | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2004 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,284 |
| ch-Aragon Absoluto | 2001 | 7 | 1 | 1,823 |
| chT-Mallorca Primera | 2012 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,719 |
| ch-Mallorca B | 2011 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,751 |
| Calvia Open | 2006 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,007 |
| 24th Andorra Open | 2006 | 5 | 0 | 1,899 |
| Zaragoza Open | 2001 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
Interactive opening tree from all 64 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's chess games?
64 games by Jesus Maria Tanco Salas, from Oct 2004 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 Maria Tanco Salas has played.
What does Jesus Maria Tanco Salas play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jesus Maria Tanco Salas opens with 1.Nf3 (90% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Maria Tanco Salas answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jesus Maria Tanco Salas play as White?
As White, Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Maria Tanco Salas play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Maria Tanco Salas most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Jesus Maria Tanco Salas's FIDE rating?
Jesus Maria Tanco Salas is currently rated 1,685 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jesus Maria Tanco Salas played?
Our database contains 64 games by Jesus Maria Tanco Salas, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 40 losses (17.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Maria Tanco Salas?
64 games by Jesus Maria Tanco Salas 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.