Prepare against Jose Maria Macias Verano
Spain · World #14,225 classical · FIDE ID 94784825
When preparing against Jose Maria Macias Verano, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 36 games by Jose Maria Macias Verano, covering Dec 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Macias Verano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Macias Verano 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 | 2,115 | 2,115 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,934 | 1,934 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,981 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 22 | 3 | 11 | 61.1% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 67.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 67.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Verano usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Verano usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Verano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verano usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Macias Verano's chess games
All 36 games by Jose Maria Macias Verano in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2023 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Andres Gamez Matamoros | 2,120 | Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U14 | B38 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose Castro Miguelez | 2,059 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | B15 |
| Jul 2026 | Jon Merino Olaverri | 2,046 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | D30 |
| Jul 2024 | Pau Bru Montoya | 1,971 | ch-ESP U12 | B72 |
| Aug 2026 | Gabriel Rosas Roman | 1,954 | I Festival de Ajedrez El Colorado | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,228 |
| Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U14 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,026 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,871 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,908 |
| I Festival de Ajedrez El Colorado | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,979 |
| Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U14 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Macias Verano's chess games?
36 games by Jose Maria Macias Verano, from Dec 2023 to Sep 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 Macias Verano has played.
What does Jose Maria Macias Verano play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Macias Verano opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Macias Verano answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Macias Verano play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Macias Verano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Macias Verano play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Macias Verano most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Jose Maria Macias Verano's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Macias Verano is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 1,934 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jose Maria Macias Verano played?
Our database contains 36 games by Jose Maria Macias Verano, covering Dec 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (61.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Macias Verano?
36 games by Jose Maria Macias Verano 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.