Prepare against Jose Anton
France · World #75,326 classical · FIDE ID 631965
When preparing against Jose Anton, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 121 games by Jose Anton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Anton's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Anton 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 | 1,804 | 2,101 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,837 | 1,869 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 37 | 25 | 59 | 30.6% |
| As White | 60 | 22 | 9 | 29 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 15 | 16 | 30 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Anton's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Anton's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 91.7% | 42.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 42.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Anton usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Anton usually continues d4 (23.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Anton usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Anton usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Anton usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 42.1% | 34.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 34.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 21.1% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Jose Anton's chess games
All 121 games by Jose Anton 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: 37 wins, 25 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C44 | Danish Gambit | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Claude Maruejols | 2,040 | chB-Provence | B20 |
| Oct 2011 | Benoist Busson | 2,010 | Vitrolles 1112 | B20 |
| Jan 2007 | Francois Lecoq-bernard | 2,000 | Bouches du Rhone Open 0607 | C44 |
| Dec 2012 | Eric Estevez | 1,980 | ch-Vitrolles 13th | C44 |
| Apr 2016 | Jean-Marc Chauvet | 1,970 | ch-Bouches-du-Rhone 1516 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,849 |
| chB-Provence | 1991 | 9 | 8 | 2,133 |
| Vitrolles 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,791 |
| ch-Bouches du Rhone 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,834 |
| ch-Provence prom Vitrolles 9394 | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 1,877 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9293 | 1992 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-Provence Principal 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 0 | 1,562 |
| Provence-ch Majeur Open 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,890 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Anton's chess games?
121 games by Jose Anton, 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 Jose Anton has played.
What does Jose Anton play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Jose Anton opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Anton answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...d5 (34% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jose Anton play as White?
As White, Jose Anton's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Danish Gambit (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Anton play as Black?
As Black, Jose Anton most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jose Anton's FIDE rating?
Jose Anton is currently rated 1,804 in classical chess, 1,837 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jose Anton played?
Our database contains 121 games by Jose Anton, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 25 draws, 59 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Anton?
121 games by Jose Anton 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.