Prepare against Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz
Spain · World #20,372 classical · FIDE ID 2256703
When preparing against Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 102 games by Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz 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 | 2,054 | 2,292 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,189 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,189 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 44 | 26 | 32 | 43.1% |
| As White | 51 | 22 | 10 | 19 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 16 | 13 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Tapiz usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tapiz usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tapiz usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 77.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's chess games
All 102 games by Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz 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: 44 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Mihai Suba | 2,502 | 4th Calvia Veterans Open | A20 |
| Dec 1996 | Antonio Torrecillas Martinez | 2,355 | Barcelona Open Rapid | D94 |
| Jan 1993 | M. Martinez | 2,310 | chT-ESP | C22 |
| Dec 1996 | Gabriel Castellet Giralt | 2,280 | Barcelona Open Rapid | C25 |
| Jan 1991 | Ismael Teran Alvarez | 2,200 | ch-ESP | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,197 |
| Dos Hermanas-D | 2003 | 9 | 8 | 2,382 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65 | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65+ | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,165 |
| ch-ESP | 1991 | 8 | 3 | 2,137 |
| Barcelona Open Rapid | 1996 | 8 | 5 | 2,424 |
| 4th Calvia Veterans Open | 2007 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,389 |
| 3rd Benidorm Open U2300 | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,227 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's chess games?
102 games by Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz, 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 Maria Celaya Tapiz has played.
What does Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz most often plays: Ruy Lopez (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,292 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz played?
Our database contains 102 games by Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 26 draws, 32 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz?
102 games by Jose Maria Celaya Tapiz 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.