Prepare against Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes
FM · Spain · World #4,259 classical · FIDE ID 2223120
When preparing against Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 236 games by Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes 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 | 2,296 | 2,401 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,299 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,223 | 2,300 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 91 | 76 | 69 | 38.6% |
| As White | 113 | 45 | 37 | 31 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 123 | 46 | 39 | 38 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 49.6% | 51.8% |
| e4 | 28 | 24.8% | 66.1% |
| b3 | 24 | 21.2% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 66.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 69 | 98.6% | 62.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 94.9% | 47.3% |
| b5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's chess games
All 236 games by Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes 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: 91 wins, 76 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Irisberto Herrera | 2,483 | Madrid Federacion 2nd | B44 |
| May 2009 | Jean-Rene Koch | 2,453 | chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Basse | B33 |
| Apr 2004 | Fernando Braga | 2,443 | 3rd San Sebastian de los Reyes | A49 |
| Aug 1999 | R. Gonzalez | 2,426 | 16th Collado Villalba Open | A48 |
| Apr 2021 | Pablo Almagro Llamas | 2,423 | chT-Madrid | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U20 | 2002 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,400 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,118 |
| chT1B-FRA 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,242 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,324 |
| 23rd San Sebastian Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | 2,500 |
| Madrid Federacion 2nd | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,377 |
| V Mindsports Int Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,227 |
| 1st Castilla y Leon | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,384 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's chess games?
236 games by Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes, 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 San Emeterio Cabanes has played.
What does Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes answers 1...c5 (99% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...b5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes play as White?
As White, Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,223 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,401 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes played?
Our database contains 236 games by Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 76 draws, 69 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes?
236 games by Jose Luis San Emeterio Cabanes 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.