Prepare against Jose Carlos Rico Carretero
Spain · World #11,705 classical · FIDE ID 24533181
Our database contains 61 games by Jose Carlos Rico Carretero, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Carlos Rico Carretero 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 | 2,145 | 2,159 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,935 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 21 | 11 | 29 | 34.4% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 6 | 13 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 83.9% | 44.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 84% of White games, 44.2% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Carretero usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Carretero usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's chess games
All 61 games by Jose Carlos Rico Carretero in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 21 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Arnau Gonzalez Cobos | 2,084 | ch-ESP U18 | E18 |
| Jul 2021 | Joan Moll Gener | 2,022 | ch-ESP U16 | B38 |
| Jan 2026 | Miguel A. Martinez Gonzalez | 1,997 | Campeonato Regional Absoluto y Femenino Murcia 2026 | A21 |
| Jul 2021 | Martin Pascual Garcia | 1,930 | ch-ESP U18 | A23 |
| Jan 2026 | Joaquin Aguera Martinez | 1,888 | Campeonato Regional Absoluto y Femenino Murcia 2026 | A10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,699 |
| 15th Benidorm Next Generation U12/U14 | 2019 | 6 | 5 | 1,780 |
| Campeonato Regional Absoluto y Femenino Murcia 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,063 |
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,798 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,574 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,407 |
| chT-ESP Regional U16 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's chess games?
61 games by Jose Carlos Rico Carretero, from Oct 2014 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 Carlos Rico Carretero has played.
What does Jose Carlos Rico Carretero play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jose Carlos Rico Carretero opens with 1.c4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Carlos Rico Carretero answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jose Carlos Rico Carretero play as White?
As White, Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Carlos Rico Carretero play as Black?
As Black, Jose Carlos Rico Carretero most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Jose Carlos Rico Carretero's FIDE rating?
Jose Carlos Rico Carretero is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Jose Carlos Rico Carretero played?
Our database contains 61 games by Jose Carlos Rico Carretero, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Carlos Rico Carretero?
61 games by Jose Carlos Rico Carretero 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.