Prepare against Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras
Venezuela · World #17,508 classical · FIDE ID 3960315
Our database contains 208 games by Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Gabriel Casares 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 | 2,080 | 2,081 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,014 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,139 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 208 | 76 | 18 | 114 | 36.5% |
| As White | 106 | 40 | 10 | 56 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 102 | 36 | 8 | 58 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 97.2% | 43.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 43.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Contreras usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Contreras usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 48.1% | 28.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 25.9% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 25.9% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's chess games
All 208 games by Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 76 wins, 18 draws, 114 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B67 |
| Apr 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,423 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Apr 2026 | Jonathan Pein | 2,337 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Nov 2024 | Jakub Janeczko | 2,325 | Titled Tue Late | B20 |
| Apr 2026 | Patrik Aalto | 2,310 | Titled Tue | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 132 | 52 | 2,091 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,003 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,054 |
| ITT WRCHESS Venezuela 2026 Circuito de Torneos Internacionales FVA | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,170 |
| IRT El Trono de los Grandes Kallpa | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,105 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Rapido Alekhine | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 1,829 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Olimpiada por Equipos | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,025 |
| IRT Kallpa Colombia Tournaments | Clasico Fase 1 (Torneo Suizo) 2025 | 2025 | 6 | 5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's chess games?
208 games by Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras, from May 2018 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 Gabriel Casares Contreras has played.
What does Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras play as White?
As White, Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras play as Black?
As Black, Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras's FIDE rating?
Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras played?
Our database contains 208 games by Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras, covering May 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 18 draws, 114 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Gabriel Casares Contreras?
208 games by Jose Gabriel Casares 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.