Prepare against Joshua Quesada Leon
CRI · World #18,583 classical · FIDE ID 6513166
When preparing against Joshua Quesada Leon, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 56 games by Joshua Quesada Leon, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Quesada Leon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Quesada Leon 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 | 2,070 | 2,070 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,863 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,905 | 1,906 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 6 | 30 | 35.7% |
| As White | 29 | 9 | 6 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 0 | 16 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Quesada Leon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Quesada Leon's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 96.6% | 39.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Leon usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Leon usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Leon usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Leon usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Joshua Quesada Leon's chess games
All 56 games by Joshua Quesada Leon in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Aug 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Palma Villanueva,Miguel Tadeo | 2,290 | 19th American Continental | B06 |
| Jun 2026 | Gonzalez Zharikov,Andrey | 2,212 | 19th American Continental | B92 |
| Dec 2025 | E Chinchilla | 2,186 | XLVI Metropolitano Int | A05 |
| Aug 2020 | Milo Pobor | 2,143 | Online Olympiad Div2 E | B53 |
| Jan 2026 | Mario Andres Fernandez Sanchez | 2,046 | ch-CRC 2016 | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th American Continental | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,140 |
| XLVI Metropolitano Int | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,147 |
| Wch FIDE Online U18 America Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,635 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 E | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 2,039 |
| ch-CRC 2016 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,119 |
| ch-Pan American School U17 | 2019 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,655 |
| ch-CRC 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,989 |
| Online Olym Div3 E | 2020 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Quesada Leon's chess games?
56 games by Joshua Quesada Leon, from Nov 2016 to Aug 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 Joshua Quesada Leon has played.
What does Joshua Quesada Leon play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Joshua Quesada Leon opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Quesada Leon answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games).
What openings does Joshua Quesada Leon play as White?
As White, Joshua Quesada Leon's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Quesada Leon play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Quesada Leon most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Joshua Quesada Leon's FIDE rating?
Joshua Quesada Leon is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,905 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Joshua Quesada Leon played?
Our database contains 56 games by Joshua Quesada Leon, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Quesada Leon?
56 games by Joshua Quesada Leon 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.