Prepare against Jose Luis Ayala Abenza
Spain · World #35,343 classical · FIDE ID 2255294
When preparing against Jose Luis Ayala Abenza, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 52.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 140 games by Jose Luis Ayala Abenza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Ayala Abenza 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 | 1,957 | 2,167 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,997 | 2,038 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 1,928 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 72 | 26 | 42 | 51.4% |
| As White | 71 | 35 | 17 | 19 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 69 | 37 | 9 | 23 | 53.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 57.7% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 29 | 40.8% | 65.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Abenza usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Abenza usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Abenza usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Abenza usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Abenza usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Abenza usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 97.6% | 67.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 8 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's chess games
All 140 games by Jose Luis Ayala Abenza in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 72 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Colle System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Federico Madiai | 2,234 | 16th Barcelona Sants Open | C05 |
| Oct 2015 | Miquel Castells Briones | 2,152 | Martorell Open 23rd | D05 |
| May 2015 | Josep Maria Muntane Rodrigo | 2,126 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | D15 |
| May 2015 | Elena Casset Bello | 2,113 | 6th L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Open | A06 |
| Jun 2012 | Marc Lopez Forn | 2,053 | 3rd Montseny Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35th Martorell Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| 11th Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,962 |
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,203 |
| 3rd Hospitalet de Llobregat Ponce | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,087 |
| 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 2,135 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,068 |
| Martorell Open 23rd | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,230 |
| 3rd Montseny Open | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's chess games?
140 games by Jose Luis Ayala Abenza, from Apr 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 Luis Ayala Abenza has played.
What does Jose Luis Ayala Abenza play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Ayala Abenza opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Ayala Abenza answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Ayala Abenza play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Ayala Abenza play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Ayala Abenza most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Jose Luis Ayala Abenza's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Ayala Abenza is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,997 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jose Luis Ayala Abenza played?
Our database contains 140 games by Jose Luis Ayala Abenza, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Ayala Abenza?
140 games by Jose Luis Ayala Abenza 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.