Prepare against Jose Maria Medal Paves
Spain · World #31,875 classical · FIDE ID 24501492
Our database contains 132 games by Jose Maria Medal Paves, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Medal Paves's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Medal Paves 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 | 1,975 | 2,002 | Apr 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,001 | 2,050 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 1,999 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 132 | 52 | 32 | 48 | 39.4% |
| As White | 59 | 25 | 14 | 20 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 73 | 27 | 18 | 28 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Medal Paves's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Medal Paves's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 74.6% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 8 | 13.6% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 10.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Paves usually continues Be2 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Paves usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Paves usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Paves usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Paves usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Paves usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 23 | 63.9% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 6 | 16.7% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 45.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Medal Paves's chess games
All 132 games by Jose Maria Medal Paves in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Aug 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: 52 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1990 | Antonio Hernandez Garcia | 2,310 | ch-Tenerife | E07 |
| Nov 2008 | Omar Garcia Blanco | 2,209 | 9th El Sauzal Open | C54 |
| Jul 2023 | Kyllian Diaz Reyes | 2,177 | 9th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | A47 |
| Mar 2023 | Carlos Villavicencio Martinez | 2,105 | ch-Tenerife w | B21 |
| Dec 2016 | Pierre Baskewitsch | 1,980 | chT-Tenerife Preferente 1617 | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Tenerife Preferente | 2023 | 22 | 11.5 | 1,911 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
| 6th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open A | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 32nd Santa Cruz Christmas Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,902 |
| 9th Santa Cruz de Tenerife Open | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,872 |
| chT-Tenerife Preferente 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,918 |
| ch-Tenerife w | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,020 |
| ch-Tenerife | 1990 | 7 | 4 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Medal Paves's chess games?
132 games by Jose Maria Medal Paves, from Dec 2014 to Aug 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 Medal Paves has played.
What does Jose Maria Medal Paves play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Medal Paves opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Medal Paves answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Medal Paves play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Medal Paves's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Medal Paves play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Medal Paves most often plays: Italian Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Jose Maria Medal Paves's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Medal Paves is currently rated 1,975 in classical chess, 2,001 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Apr 2021).
How many games has Jose Maria Medal Paves played?
Our database contains 132 games by Jose Maria Medal Paves, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 32 draws, 48 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Medal Paves?
132 games by Jose Maria Medal Paves 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.