Prepare against Jose Antonio Alba Atencia
Spain · World #119,748 classical · FIDE ID 2222620
When preparing against Jose Antonio Alba Atencia, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Antonio Alba Atencia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Alba Atencia 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 | 1,674 | 1,777 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,795 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 6 | 30 | 21.7% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 5 | 1 | 19 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 90.5% | 34.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 34.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Atencia usually continues e3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Atencia usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …b5 (5% of these games) — Atencia usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Atencia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Atencia usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 53.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's chess games
All 46 games by Jose Antonio Alba Atencia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D63 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Jose Gallego Vaquero | 2,131 | 4th Mendoza Memorial | A21 |
| Feb 2010 | Leendert Bolle | 1,948 | 13th Malaga Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,705 |
| 13th Malaga Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,007 |
| chT-Malaga Preferente | 2000 | 8 | 1 | 1,736 |
| 4th Mendoza Memorial | 2001 | 8 | 4 | 2,131 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 4 | 0 | 1,772 |
| chT-Asturias | 1997 | 3 | 2 | – |
| Pasao Open | 1998 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 1st Benalmadena Rapid Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,983 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's chess games?
46 games by Jose Antonio Alba Atencia, from Apr 2008 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 Antonio Alba Atencia has played.
What does Jose Antonio Alba Atencia play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Alba Atencia opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Alba Atencia answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Alba Atencia play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Alba Atencia play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Alba Atencia most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Jose Antonio Alba Atencia's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Alba Atencia is currently rated 1,674 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,777 (May 2013).
How many games has Jose Antonio Alba Atencia played?
Our database contains 46 games by Jose Antonio Alba Atencia, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Alba Atencia?
46 games by Jose Antonio Alba Atencia 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.