Prepare against Jose Escartin Lacasa
FM · Spain · World #4,544 classical · FIDE ID 32080042
Our database contains 231 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Escartin Lacasa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Escartin Lacasa 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 | 2,287 | 2,322 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,196 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,213 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 103 | 53 | 75 | 44.6% |
| As White | 111 | 47 | 24 | 40 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 56 | 29 | 35 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Escartin Lacasa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Escartin Lacasa's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 97 | 87.4% | 54.6% |
| e4 | 7 | 6.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (67.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 79.0% | 68.4% |
| d6 | 12 | 19.4% | 70.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 76.7% | 47.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Jose Escartin Lacasa's chess games
All 231 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 103 wins, 53 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 11/4/13 | 39.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Sebastian Mihajlov | 2,375 | Titled Tue Late | C30 |
| Jul 2026 | Ubilava,E | 2,368 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | A46 |
| Apr 2025 | A Brenke | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Dec 2022 | Nahun Gavarrete | 2,325 | Benidorm Open A | E90 |
| Sep 2022 | Tigran Nazaretyan | 2,316 | Titled Tue Late | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 14.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2022 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,230 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente A | 2016 | 16 | 8 | 1,813 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 13 | 11 | 2,395 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,206 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Escartin Lacasa's chess games?
231 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, from Aug 2013 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 Escartin Lacasa has played.
What does Jose Escartin Lacasa play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Jose Escartin Lacasa opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Escartin Lacasa answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Escartin Lacasa play as White?
As White, Jose Escartin Lacasa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (28 games, 39.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Escartin Lacasa play as Black?
As Black, Jose Escartin Lacasa most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Jose Escartin Lacasa's FIDE rating?
Jose Escartin Lacasa is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jose Escartin Lacasa played?
Our database contains 231 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 53 draws, 75 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Escartin Lacasa?
231 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa 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.