Prepare against Jorge Albert Cristobal
Spain · World #94,814 classical · FIDE ID 22218106
When preparing against Jorge Albert Cristobal, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 163 games by Jorge Albert Cristobal, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Albert Cristobal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Albert Cristobal 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 | 1,745 | 1,902 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,837 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 75 | 14 | 74 | 46.0% |
| As White | 82 | 39 | 6 | 37 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 81 | 36 | 8 | 37 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Albert Cristobal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Albert Cristobal's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 98.8% | 50.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Cristobal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 20 | 50.0% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Jorge Albert Cristobal's chess games
All 163 games by Jorge Albert Cristobal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 75 wins, 14 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2014 | Ferran Gurri Mancera | 2,244 | 3rd Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A51 |
| May 2011 | Francisco Nunez Lucero | 2,156 | Barcelona Ateneu Colon Open 6th | C00 |
| Nov 2015 | Gustavo Magallanes | 2,147 | 1st Barcelona Puig Open | B49 |
| Nov 2014 | Xavier Colom Andres | 2,133 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | A16 |
| Jul 2014 | Javier Fernandez Martin | 2,058 | 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,662 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
| 6th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,703 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,966 |
| 21st Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,567 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,796 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,567 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,017 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Albert Cristobal's chess games?
163 games by Jorge Albert Cristobal, from Jan 2007 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 Jorge Albert Cristobal has played.
What does Jorge Albert Cristobal play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Jorge Albert Cristobal opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Albert Cristobal answers 1...Nc6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jorge Albert Cristobal play as White?
As White, Jorge Albert Cristobal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Albert Cristobal play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Albert Cristobal most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Jorge Albert Cristobal's FIDE rating?
Jorge Albert Cristobal is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,902 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Jorge Albert Cristobal played?
Our database contains 163 games by Jorge Albert Cristobal, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 14 draws, 74 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Albert Cristobal?
163 games by Jorge Albert Cristobal 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.