Prepare against Jose Saez Ortega
Spain · World #97,829 classical · FIDE ID 2299283
When preparing against Jose Saez Ortega, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Jose Saez Ortega, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Saez Ortega's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Saez Ortega 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 | 1,736 | 1,760 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Saez Ortega's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Saez Ortega's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Ortega usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Ortega usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Jose Saez Ortega's chess games
All 34 games by Jose Saez Ortega in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Albert Cuxart Taltavull | 1,818 | Cornella de Llobregat Open | E61 |
| May 2002 | Joan Gracia Egea | 1,805 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C06 |
| May 2002 | Andres Hinarejos Montano | 1,800 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | B33 |
| Apr 2002 | Albert Agea Carpintero | 1,760 | 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | C42 |
| Jul 2011 | Eduard Serentill Tost | 1,753 | 14th Barcelona La Lira Open B | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Barcelona La Lira Open B | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,640 |
| 4th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | 2002 | 8 | 5 | 1,958 |
| Cornella de Llobregat Open | 2017 | 6 | 1 | 1,694 |
| Llobregat Open 3rd | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,842 |
| 3rd Barcelona Ponce Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,603 |
| Cornella CC 75 years | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,921 |
| 7th Llobregat Garcia Memorial | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,717 |
| 2nd Barceloneta Open | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 1,732 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Saez Ortega's chess games?
34 games by Jose Saez Ortega, from Apr 2006 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 Saez Ortega has played.
What does Jose Saez Ortega play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Jose Saez Ortega opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Saez Ortega answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Jose Saez Ortega play as White?
As White, Jose Saez Ortega's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Saez Ortega play as Black?
As Black, Jose Saez Ortega most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jose Saez Ortega's FIDE rating?
Jose Saez Ortega is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Jose Saez Ortega played?
Our database contains 34 games by Jose Saez Ortega, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Saez Ortega?
34 games by Jose Saez Ortega 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.