Prepare against Jose Gonzalez Soto
Spain · World #98,489 classical · FIDE ID 2249502
When preparing against Jose Gonzalez Soto, expect 1.f4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Jose Gonzalez Soto, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Gonzalez Soto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Gonzalez Soto 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 | 1,734 | 1,828 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,797 | 1,797 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,806 | 1,806 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 2 | 12 | 18 | 6.3% |
| As White | 17 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 5.9% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Gonzalez Soto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Gonzalez Soto's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 14 | 82.4% | 17.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 82% of White games, 17.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Soto usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Soto usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Soto usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Jose Gonzalez Soto's chess games
All 32 games by Jose Gonzalez Soto in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 2 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 14 | 1/3/10 | 7.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Alfonso Martinez Escandell | 1,860 | ch-Alzira Preferente | B00 |
| Feb 2009 | Joan Garcia Requena | 1,669 | Valencia Provincial Sur | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | 2013 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,634 |
| Valencia Sur Clubs tt | 2003 | 6 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-Alzira Preferente | 2004 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,698 |
| Valencia Provincial Sur | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,570 |
| chT-Alzira | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,863 |
| ch-Alcoy Region Preferente | 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1,514 |
| Valencia Provincial South | 2004 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Gonzalez Soto's chess games?
32 games by Jose Gonzalez Soto, from Oct 2008 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 Gonzalez Soto has played.
What does Jose Gonzalez Soto play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Jose Gonzalez Soto opens with 1.f4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Gonzalez Soto answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Jose Gonzalez Soto play as White?
As White, Jose Gonzalez Soto's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Gonzalez Soto play as Black?
As Black, Jose Gonzalez Soto most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jose Gonzalez Soto's FIDE rating?
Jose Gonzalez Soto is currently rated 1,734 in classical chess, 1,797 in rapid and 1,806 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jose Gonzalez Soto played?
Our database contains 32 games by Jose Gonzalez Soto, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (6.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Gonzalez Soto?
32 games by Jose Gonzalez Soto 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.