Prepare against Jose Luis Flores Linan
Spain · World #95,171 classical · FIDE ID 2264404
When preparing against Jose Luis Flores Linan, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 354 games by Jose Luis Flores Linan, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Flores Linan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Flores Linan 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 | 1,743 | 1,998 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 354 | 169 | 44 | 141 | 47.7% |
| As White | 186 | 95 | 21 | 70 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 168 | 74 | 23 | 71 | 44.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Flores Linan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Flores Linan's side.
First moves as White (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 97.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Linan usually continues c4 (57.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Linan usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Linan usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Linan usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Linan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 97.5% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 61.8% | 54.4% |
| g6 | 21 | 38.2% | 35.7% |
Jose Luis Flores Linan's chess games
All 354 games by Jose Luis Flores Linan in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 169 wins, 44 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 19 | 11/1/7 | 57.9% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian | 49 | 25/6/18 | 51.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Richard Guerrero Sanmarti | 2,227 | 09th Sant Adria de Besos Open | A10 |
| Feb 2013 | Pedro Emilio Fernandez Pena | 2,210 | 31st Barcelona La Lira Open | A50 |
| Apr 2019 | Alejandro Jose Iraeta | 2,167 | Hospitalet de Llobregat Open 4th | A80 |
| Nov 2014 | Joan Josep Garcia Miracle | 2,145 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | A45 |
| Nov 2014 | Jordi Mila Tejera | 2,142 | 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Barcelona Catalunya Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,247 |
| 11th Barcelona La Lira Open B | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 16th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,968 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| Barcelona Escacs Open 2nd | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 33rd Barcelona La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 2,029 |
| 8th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,991 |
| 12th Barcelona La Lira B | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Flores Linan's chess games?
354 games by Jose Luis Flores Linan, from Oct 2004 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 Luis Flores Linan has played.
What does Jose Luis Flores Linan play on the first move as White?
Across 186 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Flores Linan opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Flores Linan answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Flores Linan play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Flores Linan's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Anti-Grünfeld (19 games, 57.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 186 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Flores Linan play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Flores Linan most often plays: Sicilian (49 games, 51.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 168 games.
What is Jose Luis Flores Linan's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Flores Linan is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Jose Luis Flores Linan played?
Our database contains 354 games by Jose Luis Flores Linan, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 169 wins, 44 draws, 141 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Flores Linan?
354 games by Jose Luis Flores Linan 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.