Prepare against Jose Contreras
Peru · World #21,742 classical · FIDE ID 3803198
Our database contains 101 games by Jose Contreras, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Contreras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Contreras 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 | 2,043 | 2,219 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,225 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 2,123 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 36.6% |
| As White | 54 | 21 | 15 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 11 | 19 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Contreras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Contreras's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 64.8% | 62.9% |
| e4 | 17 | 31.5% | 35.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Contreras usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Contreras usually continues c4 (85.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Contreras usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Ne2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 57.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 24.0% | 91.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Contreras's chess games
All 101 games by Jose Contreras in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Carlos Jose Pinero Rodriguez | 2,279 | 1st Pucallpa Open | D37 |
| Jan 2012 | Diego Cuellar | 2,247 | 2nd Lima Morales Memorial Open | D11 |
| Jan 2013 | Joan Franco Mamani | 2,183 | 3rd Lima Morales Memorial Open | A57 |
| Mar 2020 | Jorge Andres Fernandez Perez | 2,123 | 1st Pucallpa Open | D43 |
| Aug 2007 | Nefi Santiago Lastra | 2,106 | Callao Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas | 1973 | 17 | 5 | – |
| 3rd Lima Morales Memorial Open | 2013 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| Callao Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,237 |
| 2nd Lima Morales Memorial Open | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,243 |
| Lima IPD Cup | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,981 |
| San Nicolas | 1957 | 8 | 0 | – |
| Lima Castaneda Memorial Open | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,364 |
| 4th Lima Surco Open | 2017 | 7 | 6 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Contreras's chess games?
101 games by Jose Contreras, from Jan 2006 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 Contreras has played.
What does Jose Contreras play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Jose Contreras opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Contreras answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Contreras play as White?
As White, Jose Contreras's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Contreras play as Black?
As Black, Jose Contreras most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Jose Contreras's FIDE rating?
Jose Contreras is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Jose Contreras played?
Our database contains 101 games by Jose Contreras, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 26 draws, 37 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Contreras?
101 games by Jose Contreras 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.