Prepare against Jorge Villa Cardenas
Spain · World #125,580 classical · FIDE ID 32023510
When preparing against Jorge Villa Cardenas, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 95 games by Jorge Villa Cardenas, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Villa Cardenas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Villa Cardenas 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 | 1,659 | 1,764 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,664 | 1,699 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,778 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 33 | 14 | 48 | 34.7% |
| As White | 51 | 20 | 6 | 25 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 8 | 23 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Villa Cardenas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Villa Cardenas's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 74.5% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 19.6% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 43.4% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cardenas usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 68.4% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Jorge Villa Cardenas's chess games
All 95 games by Jorge Villa Cardenas in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Josep Salazar Navas | 2,024 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B01 |
| Nov 2015 | Pere Vegara Gallego | 1,868 | 9th Roncana Open A | B13 |
| Jan 2013 | Antonio Barroso Quinones | 1,829 | Terrassa Barad Open | E01 |
| Apr 2018 | Manuel Sierra Casado | 1,809 | 12th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Eduard Serentill Tost | 1,808 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrassa Barad Open | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,759 |
| 11th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,509 |
| 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,950 |
| 12th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,633 |
| Montcada Open C 25th | 2017 | 8 | 6 | 1,907 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,601 |
| 7th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,688 |
| 9th Roncana Open A | 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1,811 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Villa Cardenas's chess games?
95 games by Jorge Villa Cardenas, from Sep 2010 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 Villa Cardenas has played.
What does Jorge Villa Cardenas play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jorge Villa Cardenas opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Villa Cardenas answers 1...e5 (68% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jorge Villa Cardenas play as White?
As White, Jorge Villa Cardenas's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Villa Cardenas play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Villa Cardenas most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Jorge Villa Cardenas's FIDE rating?
Jorge Villa Cardenas is currently rated 1,659 in classical chess, 1,664 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Jorge Villa Cardenas played?
Our database contains 95 games by Jorge Villa Cardenas, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 48 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Villa Cardenas?
95 games by Jorge Villa Cardenas 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.