Prepare against Jose Luis Suarez
FM · Argentina · World #44,134 classical · FIDE ID 101125
When preparing against Jose Luis Suarez, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 20.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 126 games by Jose Luis Suarez, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Suarez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Suarez 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 | 1,917 | 2,191 | Jan 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 43 | 41 | 42 | 34.1% |
| As White | 65 | 27 | 20 | 18 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 61 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 26.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 634 rated games against 400 different opponents, across 93 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 634 | 309 | 175 | 150 | 48.7% | 1,913 | 2,003 | 26 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 159 | 29 | 38 | 92 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 430 | 251 | 124 | 55 | 58.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 4 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
8 tournament wins from 93 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 1,824 | 1,873 |
| 2025 | 41 | 17 | 14 | 10 | 1,876 | 1,946 |
| 2024 | 57 | 26 | 18 | 13 | 1,802 | 1,889 |
| 2023 | 36 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 1,765 | 1,887 |
| 2022 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1,629 | 1,749 |
| 2020 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1,862 | 1,982 |
| 2019 | 39 | 23 | 9 | 7 | 1,791 | 1,955 |
| 2018 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 1,849 | 1,954 |
| 2017 | 52 | 28 | 15 | 9 | 1,949 | 2,090 |
| 2016 | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1,910 | 2,028 |
| 2015 | 26 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 1,937 | 2,049 |
| 2014 | 45 | 24 | 10 | 11 | 1,946 | 2,062 |
| 2013 | 25 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 1,959 | 2,011 |
| 2012 | 37 | 14 | 10 | 13 | 1,961 | 1,950 |
| 2011 | 31 | 13 | 10 | 8 | 2,010 | 2,090 |
| 2010 | 37 | 20 | 9 | 8 | 2,031 | 2,141 |
| 2009 | 35 | 17 | 12 | 6 | 2,032 | 2,148 |
| 2008 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 2,086 | 2,128 |
| 2007 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 2,104 | 2,060 |
| 2006 | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2,230 | 2,230 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Suarez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Suarez's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 58 | 89.2% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 4.6% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 56.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Suarez usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Suarez usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Suarez usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …f5 (67% of these games) — Suarez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Suarez usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 24 | 77.4% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 12.9% | 87.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Jose Luis Suarez's chess games
All 126 games by Jose Luis Suarez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 43 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A91 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 25 | 5/11/9 | 20.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Alejandro Needleman | 2,411 | Mar del Plata Open | D94 |
| Jan 1990 | Guillermo Soppe | 2,405 | Mar del Plata Open | E44 |
| Jan 1991 | Antonio Frois | 2,400 | Cordoba Open | A39 |
| Jan 1990 | Pablo Glavina | 2,390 | Mar del Plata Open | B08 |
| Jan 1991 | Sergio Negri | 2,320 | 3rd Buenos Aires GyE | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Buenos Aires GyE | 1991 | 10 | 7 | 2,430 |
| Buenos Aires GEBA-B | 1991 | 9 | 4 | 2,244 |
| Buenos Aire Argentino CC | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,005 |
| 1st Buenos Aires Duchamp Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,163 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,443 |
| Paraguay Gran Prix U2300 08 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Buenos Aires Metropolitano Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,246 |
| ch-ARG GEBA sf | 1986 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Suarez's chess games?
126 games by Jose Luis Suarez, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Suarez has played.
What does Jose Luis Suarez play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Suarez opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Suarez answers 1...d6 (77% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Suarez play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Suarez's most-played openings in our database are: Dutch Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Suarez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Suarez most often plays: Pirc Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Jose Luis Suarez's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Suarez is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Jose Luis Suarez played?
Our database contains 126 games by Jose Luis Suarez, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 41 draws, 42 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Suarez?
126 games by Jose Luis Suarez 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.