Prepare against Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez
Spain · World #87,050 classical · FIDE ID 32043449
When preparing against Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%).
Our database contains 90 games by Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez 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 | 1,768 | 1,842 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,726 | 1,726 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 28 | 15 | 47 | 31.1% |
| As White | 48 | 15 | 7 | 26 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 85.4% | 35.4% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 35.4% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lupianez usually continues Nf3 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Lupianez usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lupianez usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Lupianez usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Lupianez usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 87.0% | 42.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's chess games
All 90 games by Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Francisco Blesa Fernandez | 1,951 | 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | B48 |
| Jan 2019 | Marc Cros Garcia | 1,909 | 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B38 |
| May 2018 | Guillem Mut Company | 1,907 | 1st Barcelona Espiga de les Corts-B | C72 |
| May 2019 | Enric Gibert Carafi | 1,901 | 2nd Barcelona | A55 |
| Jul 2016 | Antonio Madrid Sole | 1,865 | 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| 15th Maresme Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| 20th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,646 |
| 18th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,591 |
| 8th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,762 |
| 2nd Barcelona | 2019 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,665 |
| 42nd Barbera del Valles Open | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,570 |
| 9th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,672 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's chess games?
90 games by Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez, from Nov 2010 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 Miguel Esteban Lupianez has played.
What does Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (21% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez play as White?
As White, Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez's FIDE rating?
Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,726 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,842 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez played?
Our database contains 90 games by Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez?
90 games by Jose Miguel Esteban Lupianez 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.