Prepare against Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde
Spain · World #14,750 classical · FIDE ID 2207192
When preparing against Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Winawer Variation as Black, 34.4% over 32 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde 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 | 2,108 | 2,175 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 80 | 76 | 90 | 32.5% |
| As White | 121 | 40 | 36 | 45 | 33.1% |
| As Black | 125 | 40 | 40 | 45 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 103 | 85.1% | 48.5% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.9% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Valverde usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Valverde usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Valverde usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Valverde usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Valverde usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Valverde usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 74 | 96.1% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 37.5% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 8 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's chess games
All 246 games by Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde 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: 80 wins, 76 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 11/8/13 | 34.4% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 1/7/1 | 11.1% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,455 | Zaragoza La Salle Open | C18 |
| Jan 1995 | Diego Adla | 2,435 | Zaragoza La Salle Open | C02 |
| Jan 2007 | Jesus Baron Rodriguez | 2,422 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | D34 |
| Feb 2008 | Diego Del Rey | 2,382 | chT-Aragon | A56 |
| Mar 2016 | Daniel Moreno Gracia | 2,337 | chT-Aragon Honor GrB | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 44 | 20 | 2,211 |
| ch-Aragon | 1998 | 24 | 11.5 | 2,197 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente B | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrB | 2017 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,062 |
| Zaragoza La Salle Open | 1995 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,407 |
| Aragon Autonomico Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,234 |
| Pena San Jose Open | 1997 | 9 | 6 | 2,340 |
| ch-Aragon Absoluto | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's chess games?
246 games by Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde, 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 Antonio Cebrian Valverde has played.
What does Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde answers 1...e6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde play as White?
As White, Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde play as Black?
As Black, Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 34.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 125 games.
What is Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde's FIDE rating?
Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde played?
Our database contains 246 games by Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 76 draws, 90 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde?
246 games by Jose Antonio Cebrian Valverde 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.