Prepare against Jose Cambando
CM · AGO · World #15,133 classical · FIDE ID 10100563
When preparing against Jose Cambando, expect 1.e4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Cambando, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Cambando's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Cambando 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 | 2,105 | 2,208 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,200 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,064 | 2,260 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 27 | 9 | 41 | 35.1% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 41 | 15 | 1 | 25 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Cambando's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Cambando's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 44.4% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 6 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Cambando usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Cambando usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Cambando usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Cambando usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Cambando usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Jose Cambando's chess games
All 77 games by Jose Cambando in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - Sep 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,382 | ch-Africa 2026 | A53 |
| Sep 2012 | Luis Sanguinetti | 2,218 | Olympiad-40 | A53 |
| Dec 2012 | Georgi Angelov | 2,180 | 11th Benidorm Open U2300 | B19 |
| Jul 2023 | Manuel Alberto | 2,173 | Luanda Energias Cup | B97 |
| Jun 2014 | Goodwill Khoa | 2,089 | Windhoek zt 4.3 | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| Luanda Energias Cup | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 4th Palma de Mallorca Open | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| 3rd Florianopolis Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,150 |
| 2nd Lisbon Portugal Rapid Open | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,094 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,192 |
| Windhoek zt 4.3 | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Cambando's chess games?
77 games by Jose Cambando, from Jan 2010 to Sep 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 Cambando has played.
What does Jose Cambando play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Jose Cambando opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Cambando answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jose Cambando play as White?
As White, Jose Cambando's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Cambando play as Black?
As Black, Jose Cambando most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jose Cambando's FIDE rating?
Jose Cambando is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid and 2,064 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Jose Cambando played?
Our database contains 77 games by Jose Cambando, covering Jan 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 41 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Cambando?
77 games by Jose Cambando 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.