Prepare against Joaquin Cardenas Valero
Spain · World #6,707 classical · FIDE ID 2214610
When preparing against Joaquin Cardenas Valero, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 80 games by Joaquin Cardenas Valero, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Cardenas Valero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Cardenas Valero 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 | 2,232 | 2,310 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 19 | 27 | 42.5% |
| As White | 41 | 23 | 5 | 13 | 56.1% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Cardenas Valero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Cardenas Valero's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 58.5% | 58.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 24.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.1% | 78.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Valero usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Valero usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Valero usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 47.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 50.0% |
Joaquin Cardenas Valero's chess games
All 80 games by Joaquin Cardenas Valero in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 34 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Fernando Alberto Braga | 2,455 | chT-ESP | A36 |
| Aug 1998 | Marcelino Sion Castro | 2,430 | ch-ESP | B33 |
| Aug 2000 | Ramon Oltra Caurin | 2,417 | chT-ESP | B23 |
| Jan 2001 | Abel Carretero Calzon | 2,291 | chT2-ESP | C00 |
| Aug 2001 | Jose Manuel Pavia Miralles | 2,280 | chT2-ESP | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 17 | 8 | 2,253 |
| 3rd Mancha Real Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,266 |
| Benidorm Bali Open A | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,247 |
| Santomera Open | 1993 | 8 | 5 | 2,375 |
| San Javier ch-MU | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,376 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,443 |
| St Feliu Open | 1994 | 6 | 3 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Cardenas Valero's chess games?
80 games by Joaquin Cardenas Valero, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Joaquin Cardenas Valero has played.
What does Joaquin Cardenas Valero play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Joaquin Cardenas Valero opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Cardenas Valero answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Cardenas Valero play as White?
As White, Joaquin Cardenas Valero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Cardenas Valero play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Cardenas Valero most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Joaquin Cardenas Valero's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Cardenas Valero is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Joaquin Cardenas Valero played?
Our database contains 80 games by Joaquin Cardenas Valero, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Cardenas Valero?
80 games by Joaquin Cardenas Valero 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.