Prepare against Jose Espinoza
NIC · World #16,368 classical · FIDE ID 6100511
Our database contains 167 games by Jose Espinoza, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Espinoza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Espinoza 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 | 2,091 | 2,177 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,153 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,062 | 2,158 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 56 | 63 | 48 | 33.5% |
| As White | 81 | 32 | 32 | 17 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 86 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Espinoza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Espinoza's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 98.8% | 59.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Espinoza usually continues Ng1 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 12 | 28.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Jose Espinoza's chess games
All 167 games by Jose Espinoza in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - Jul 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: 56 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 0/5/3 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Rene Lacayo | 2,282 | ch-NCA final | B42 |
| Dec 2019 | Ernesto Fonseca Cabrera | 2,216 | 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | C01 |
| May 2021 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,202 | Managua NCA Select 1 | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Jorge Picado | 2,193 | 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | A29 |
| Dec 2019 | Carlos E. Burgos Figueroa | 2,192 | 19th Managua Hurtado Mem | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Final | 2021 | 23 | 13 | 2,023 |
| ch-NCA | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-NCA final | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,201 |
| Managua Olympiad Qual1 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,983 |
| Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,174 |
| Managua KPMG Masters | 2011 | 9 | 3 | 2,028 |
| Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,021 |
| Managua Torre del Rey Open | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Espinoza's chess games?
167 games by Jose Espinoza, from Oct 2003 to Jul 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 Espinoza has played.
What does Jose Espinoza play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Jose Espinoza opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Espinoza answers 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Espinoza play as White?
As White, Jose Espinoza's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Espinoza play as Black?
As Black, Jose Espinoza most often plays: Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (12 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 86 games.
What is Jose Espinoza's FIDE rating?
Jose Espinoza is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,062 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Jose Espinoza played?
Our database contains 167 games by Jose Espinoza, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 63 draws, 48 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Espinoza?
167 games by Jose Espinoza 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.