Prepare against Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini
IM · Venezuela · World #1,776 classical · FIDE ID 3900304
When preparing against Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Horwitz Defense as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini 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 | 2,395 | 2,416 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,346 | 2,408 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,376 | 2,415 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 184 | 131 | 145 | 40.0% |
| As White | 227 | 99 | 68 | 60 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 233 | 85 | 63 | 85 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's side.
First moves as White (227 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 189 | 83.3% | 58.2% |
| f4 | 26 | 11.5% | 61.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Paolini usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Paolini usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Paolini usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 11% of White games, 61.5% score
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Paolini usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Paolini usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (23% of these games) — Paolini usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 95 | 77.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 14.8% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.7% | 71.4% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 49.3% | 48.5% |
| f5 | 16 | 23.2% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 17.4% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's chess games
All 460 games by Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 184 wins, 131 draws, 145 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 48 | 21/14/13 | 43.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 26 | 14/4/8 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 34 | 10/7/17 | 29.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 24 | 6/11/7 | 25.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| A84 | English Opening | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Eduardo Iturrizaga Bonelli | 2,646 | 29th Cappelle Open | B06 |
| Mar 2013 | Andrey Sumets | 2,632 | 29th Cappelle Open | D94 |
| Feb 2015 | Sandro Mareco | 2,598 | 14th Rochefort Open | A84 |
| Jul 2013 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,577 | 39th Sitges Open | A03 |
| Nov 2002 | Alonso Zapata | 2,556 | Curacao 40th anniv Open | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-VEN | 2008 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,280 |
| Wch U20 | 1992 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,347 |
| Wch U16 | 1987 | 20 | 10 | 2,286 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 1991 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,382 |
| Wch U14 | 1985 | 13 | 7 | – |
| ch-World U20 19th | 1980 | 13 | 6 | – |
| Havana Guines | 1990 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
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Where can I find Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's chess games?
460 games by Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini, from Oct 2012 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 Rafael Sequera Paolini has played.
What does Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini play on the first move as White?
Across 227 games with White in our database, Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.f4 (11% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (49% of games), 1...f5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini play as White?
As White, Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (48 games, 43.8% win rate); Bird's opening (26 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 227 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini play as Black?
As Black, Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (34 games, 29.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Horwitz Defense (24 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 233 games.
What is Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini's FIDE rating?
Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess, 2,346 in rapid and 2,376 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini played?
Our database contains 460 games by Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 131 draws, 145 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini?
460 games by Jose Rafael Sequera Paolini 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.