Prepare against Jose Soza de la Carrera
CM · CHL · World #9,444 classical · FIDE ID 3401278
When preparing against Jose Soza de la Carrera, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%).
Our database contains 109 games by Jose Soza de la Carrera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Soza de la Carrera's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Soza de la Carrera 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 | 2,178 | 2,274 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,222 | 2,222 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,210 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 55 | 23 | 31 | 50.5% |
| As White | 58 | 34 | 9 | 15 | 58.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 21 | 14 | 16 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Soza de la Carrera's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Soza de la Carrera's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 86.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.6% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Carrera usually continues c4 (78.1% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Carrera usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Carrera usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Carrera usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Carrera usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Carrera usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 76.2% | 71.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 54.5% | 45.8% |
| f5 | 10 | 45.5% | 55.0% |
Jose Soza de la Carrera's chess games
All 109 games by Jose Soza de la Carrera in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 55 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Cristobal Henriquez Villagra | 2,471 | 1st Antofagasta Zicosur Open | E08 |
| Mar 2000 | Levon Altounian | 2,438 | Oz.com qual blitz | A90 |
| Jul 2025 | Viacheslav Slovineanu | 2,412 | Titled Tue Late | A80 |
| Mar 2000 | Boris Margolin | 2,403 | Oz.com qual blitz | C02 |
| Jun 2025 | Pau Marin Ferragut | 2,380 | Titled Tue Late | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,225 |
| Santiago Fenach 10 | 2007 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,372 |
| III Temuco Open | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,054 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,326 |
| 2nd Antofagasta Zicosur Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,144 |
| 1st Antofagasta Zicosur Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| 2nd Temuco Open | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,138 |
| Los Angeles Academia | 2019 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Soza de la Carrera's chess games?
109 games by Jose Soza de la Carrera, from Apr 2003 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 Soza de la Carrera has played.
What does Jose Soza de la Carrera play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Jose Soza de la Carrera opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Soza de la Carrera answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (45% of games).
What openings does Jose Soza de la Carrera play as White?
As White, Jose Soza de la Carrera's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Soza de la Carrera play as Black?
As Black, Jose Soza de la Carrera most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Jose Soza de la Carrera's FIDE rating?
Jose Soza de la Carrera is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,222 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,274 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Jose Soza de la Carrera played?
Our database contains 109 games by Jose Soza de la Carrera, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 23 draws, 31 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Soza de la Carrera?
109 games by Jose Soza de la Carrera 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.