Prepare against Jose Candela Perez
IM · Spain · World #4,493 classical · FIDE ID 2203839
When preparing against Jose Candela Perez, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as White, 11.1% over 18 games.
Our database contains 764 games by Jose Candela Perez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Candela Perez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Candela Perez 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 | 2,288 | 2,447 | Mar 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,474 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,448 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 764 | 342 | 201 | 221 | 44.8% |
| As White | 391 | 191 | 111 | 89 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 373 | 151 | 90 | 132 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Candela Perez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Candela Perez's side.
First moves as White (391 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 309 | 79.0% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 73 | 18.7% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 1.0% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (62.6% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Perez usually continues c4 (64.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.3% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (44.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Perez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Perez usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 89 | 48.6% | 64.6% |
| e5 | 82 | 44.8% | 48.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 50.4% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 48 | 40.3% | 53.1% |
| f5 | 6 | 5.0% | 8.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Jose Candela Perez's chess games
All 764 games by Jose Candela Perez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 342 wins, 201 draws, 221 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 37 | 18/14/5 | 48.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 33 | 17/5/11 | 51.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 31 | 13/12/6 | 41.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 18/6/4 | 64.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/6/0 | 45.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 17/11/13 | 41.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 27 | 9/8/10 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 18 | 4/1/13 | 22.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2002 | Evgeniy Najer | 2,599 | 9th Linares Anibal Open | D20 |
| Mar 2004 | Sergei Shipov | 2,589 | — | E94 |
| Mar 2002 | Evgenij Agrest | 2,572 | Dos Hermanas Internet f 3rd | A85 |
| Jan 2001 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,565 | 6th Ubeda Open | D44 |
| Feb 2014 | Alejandro Moreno Trujillo | 2,541 | chT-Madrid 1314 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid | 2022 | 47 | 28 | 2,335 |
| ch-Madrid final | 2018 | 37 | 24 | 2,395 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 35 | 20.5 | 2,405 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2005 | 18 | 12 | 2,417 |
| Orense Open | 1997 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,550 |
| chT-Madrid 1516 | 2016 | 14 | 6 | 2,372 |
| chT-Madrid 1718 | 2018 | 14 | 5 | 2,248 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pablo Almagro Llamas (17 games) · Ivan Valles Moreno (14 games) · Renier Vazquez Igarza (14 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Candela Perez's chess games?
764 games by Jose Candela Perez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Candela Perez has played.
What does Jose Candela Perez play on the first move as White?
Across 391 games with White in our database, Jose Candela Perez opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Candela Perez answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Candela Perez play as White?
As White, Jose Candela Perez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Slav Defense (33 games, 51.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 391 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Candela Perez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Candela Perez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 373 games.
What is Jose Candela Perez's FIDE rating?
Jose Candela Perez is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,447 (Mar 2014).
How many games has Jose Candela Perez played?
Our database contains 764 games by Jose Candela Perez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 342 wins, 201 draws, 221 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Candela Perez?
764 games by Jose Candela Perez 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.