Prepare against Jose Vilarnovo Caamano
Spain · World #28,769 classical · FIDE ID 2216590
When preparing against Jose Vilarnovo Caamano, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (54%).
Our database contains 112 games by Jose Vilarnovo Caamano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Vilarnovo Caamano 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 | 1,993 | 2,128 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 2,106 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 32 | 26 | 54 | 28.6% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 62 | 17 | 14 | 31 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 86.0% | 46.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 46.5% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Caamano usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Caamano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Caamano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Caamano usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Caamano usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Caamano usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 93.1% | 40.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| f5 | 9 | 34.6% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's chess games
All 112 games by Jose Vilarnovo Caamano 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: 32 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 0/3/7 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Manuel Alberto | 2,218 | 34th Barbera del Valles Open | B92 |
| Feb 2016 | Alan J Walton | 2,206 | 14th Gibraltar Masters | D17 |
| Jul 2011 | Jose Joaquin Bas Mas | 2,194 | 34th Barbera del Valles Open | B33 |
| Jan 2018 | Ioulia Makka | 2,167 | 16th Gibraltar Masters | B11 |
| Nov 2003 | Enrique Iglesias Valle | 2,132 | Benidorm Bali Open A | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| 14th Gibraltar Masters | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,016 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,980 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,006 |
| 17th Gibraltar Masters | 2019 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,914 |
| 1st Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,141 |
| 34th Barbera del Valles Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,214 |
| 2nd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's chess games?
112 games by Jose Vilarnovo Caamano, 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 Vilarnovo Caamano has played.
What does Jose Vilarnovo Caamano play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Jose Vilarnovo Caamano opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Vilarnovo Caamano answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...b6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (54% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Jose Vilarnovo Caamano play as White?
As White, Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Vilarnovo Caamano play as Black?
As Black, Jose Vilarnovo Caamano most often plays: Horwitz Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Jose Vilarnovo Caamano's FIDE rating?
Jose Vilarnovo Caamano is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Jose Vilarnovo Caamano played?
Our database contains 112 games by Jose Vilarnovo Caamano, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 26 draws, 54 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Vilarnovo Caamano?
112 games by Jose Vilarnovo Caamano 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.