Prepare against Jose Pesqueira
CM · ABW · World #68,946 classical · FIDE ID 15900037
When preparing against Jose Pesqueira, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%).
Our database contains 188 games by Jose Pesqueira, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Pesqueira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Pesqueira 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 | 1,825 | 2,006 | Oct 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,840 | 1,884 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 49 | 61 | 78 | 26.1% |
| As White | 97 | 25 | 32 | 40 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 24 | 29 | 38 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Pesqueira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Pesqueira's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 62.9% | 42.6% |
| e4 | 18 | 18.6% | 36.1% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.3% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 42.6% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (61% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Pesqueira usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 33.3% | 23.1% |
| e6 | 12 | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 15.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 10.3% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 48.5% | 59.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 15.2% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Pesqueira's chess games
All 188 games by Jose Pesqueira in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Dritan Mehmeti | 2,437 | Olympiad-40 | A59 |
| Sep 2010 | Hatim Al-Hadarani | 2,264 | Olympiad-39 | D55 |
| Jan 2023 | Edgardo J. Almedina Ortiz | 2,199 | ch-Central America 24th | A10 |
| Sep 2010 | Amadou Toure | 2,195 | Olympiad-39 | D35 |
| Nov 2002 | Hon Kun Chang | 2,173 | Olympiad-35 | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARU | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,788 |
| Aruba Open | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,980 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 3 | 2,009 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 1,998 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,822 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,848 |
| ch-Aruba | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,678 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Pesqueira's chess games?
188 games by Jose Pesqueira, from Jan 2005 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 Pesqueira has played.
What does Jose Pesqueira play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Jose Pesqueira opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Pesqueira answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Jose Pesqueira play as White?
As White, Jose Pesqueira's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 8.3% win rate); London System (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Pesqueira play as Black?
As Black, Jose Pesqueira most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Jose Pesqueira's FIDE rating?
Jose Pesqueira is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,840 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Oct 2013).
How many games has Jose Pesqueira played?
Our database contains 188 games by Jose Pesqueira, covering Jan 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 61 draws, 78 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Pesqueira?
188 games by Jose Pesqueira 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.