Prepare against Jose Escartin Lacasa
FM · Spain · World #4,850 classical · FIDE ID 32080042
When preparing against Jose Escartin Lacasa, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 257 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 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 | 2,278 | 2,322 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,196 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 257 | 118 | 58 | 80 | 45.9% |
| As White | 124 | 53 | 27 | 44 | 42.7% |
| As Black | 133 | 65 | 31 | 36 | 48.9% |
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 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 110 | 88.7% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 5.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Lacasa usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (5% 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 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 76.9% | 69.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 21.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 77.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 14.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Jose Escartin Lacasa's chess games
All 257 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 118 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 32 | 13/5/14 | 40.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Sebastian Mihajlov | 2,375 | Titled Tue Late | C30 |
| Jul 2026 | Elizbar Ubilava | 2,368 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | A46 |
| Aug 2026 | Martin Holten Fiskaaen | 2,365 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D02 |
| Aug 2026 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Filip Luczak | 2,358 | Titled Tue 18th Aug 2026 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 43 | 21.5 | 2,281 |
| 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?
257 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, from Aug 2013 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 Escartin Lacasa has played.
What does Jose Escartin Lacasa play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Jose Escartin Lacasa opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Escartin Lacasa answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (6% 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 (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 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 (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 133 games.
What is Jose Escartin Lacasa's FIDE rating?
Jose Escartin Lacasa is currently rated 2,278 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,236 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,322 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jose Escartin Lacasa played?
Our database contains 257 games by Jose Escartin Lacasa, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 58 draws, 80 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Escartin Lacasa?
257 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.