Prepare against Jose Luis Tamayo
Argentina · World #56,255 classical · FIDE ID 118214
When preparing against Jose Luis Tamayo, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Luis Tamayo, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Tamayo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Tamayo 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 | 1,870 | 2,000 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,863 | 1,887 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 270 rated games against 249 different opponents, across 44 events in 3 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 | 218 | 89 | 36 | 93 | 40.8% | 1,890 | 1,838 | 7 |
| Rapid | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% | 1,949 | 1,869 | 3 |
| Blitz | 34 | 16 | 6 | 12 | 47.1% | 1,750 | 1,680 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 82 | 9 | 15 | 58 | 11.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 91 | 52 | 19 | 20 | 57.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1,911 | 1,871 |
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 1,830 | 1,680 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1,620 | 1,531 |
| 2022 | 57 | 26 | 8 | 23 | 1,815 | 1,788 |
| 2021 | 28 | 12 | 4 | 12 | 1,699 | 1,681 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2,095 | 1,981 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,347 | 1,547 |
| 2018 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 1,787 | 1,787 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1,829 | 1,695 |
| 2015 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1,793 | 1,826 |
| 2013 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1,882 | 1,837 |
| 2012 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1,812 | 1,812 |
| 2009 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 2,039 | 1,839 |
| 2008 | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 2,060 | 2,040 |
| 2007 | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 2,114 | 1,902 |
Where Jose Luis Tamayo has played
Argentina (42) · Brazil (1) · Uruguay (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Tamayo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Tamayo's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 31.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Tamayo usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Tamayo usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Tamayo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Tamayo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Jose Luis Tamayo's chess games
All 30 games by Jose Luis Tamayo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Nov 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: 7 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C38 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Lilia Nunes | 1,800 | 9th Florianopolis Open | A24 |
| Aug 2026 | Fabricio Grosso | 1,671 | SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | A00 |
| Aug 2026 | Gabriel Chamorro | 1,647 | SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | A00 |
| May 2012 | Fabricio Peretti | 1,455 | Rio Tercero CF 60 years | C47 |
| May 2012 | Clara Belen Munoz | 1,370 | Rio Tercero CF 60 years | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Tercero CF 60 years | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,753 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 8 | 3 | 1,565 |
| SEMIFINAL CAMPEONATO ARGENTINO DE AJEDREZ SUPERIOR ABSOLUTO 22 AL 29 DE AGOSTO | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,040 |
| ch-ARG 96th | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,793 |
| Torneo Superior de FASGBA 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| Campeonatos Argentinos Seniors +50 Y +65 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,932 |
| Buenos Aires Faogba Verano U2000 | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,315 |
| ch-ARG U2000 | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,534 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Tamayo's chess games?
30 games by Jose Luis Tamayo, from Jan 2008 to Nov 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 Tamayo has played.
What does Jose Luis Tamayo play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Tamayo opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Tamayo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Tamayo play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Tamayo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Tamayo play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Tamayo most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Jose Luis Tamayo's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Tamayo is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,863 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Jose Luis Tamayo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Jose Luis Tamayo, covering Jan 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Tamayo?
30 games by Jose Luis Tamayo 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.