Prepare against Josue Exposito Amaro
FM · Spain · World #9,503 classical · FIDE ID 2223198
When preparing against Josue Exposito Amaro, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (37%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Josue Exposito Amaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josue Exposito Amaro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josue Exposito Amaro 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 | 2,177 | 2,357 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,221 | 2,299 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,353 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 173 | 75 | 119 | 47.1% |
| As White | 187 | 96 | 40 | 51 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 180 | 77 | 35 | 68 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josue Exposito Amaro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josue Exposito Amaro's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 72.7% | 59.9% |
| Nc3 | 42 | 22.5% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 9 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Amaro usually continues Nc3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Amaro usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Amaro usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 22% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Amaro usually continues e4 (67.9% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Amaro usually continues e4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Amaro usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 63.4% | 55.8% |
| e5 | 11 | 13.4% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 11.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 8 | 9.8% | 56.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 36.8% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 29.4% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 16 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.9% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Josue Exposito Amaro's chess games
All 367 games by Josue Exposito Amaro 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: 173 wins, 75 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 36 | 16/9/11 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 28 | 18/5/5 | 64.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,418 | Barcelona Chavarria Memorial 2nd | B23 |
| Apr 2001 | Santiago Beltran Rueda | 2,391 | Catalunya-ch Absolut | C87 |
| Feb 2016 | Joan Trepat Herranz | 2,390 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | C44 |
| Nov 2012 | Jorge A. Gonzalez Rodriguez | 2,372 | Barcelona Sant Marti 4th | B23 |
| May 2017 | Arturo Vidarte Morales | 2,360 | 12th Barcelona Tupinamba Open | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2018 | 15 | 3 | 2,149 |
| Budapest FS11 IM | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,066 |
| 13th Barcelona Tres Peons Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Barcelona Chavarria Memorial 2nd | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,409 |
| 20th Barcelona Tres Peons A | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,369 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons Open 19th | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,142 |
| Barcelona Tres Peons IM | 2021 | 9 | 2 | 2,073 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti 4th | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,178 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josue Exposito Amaro's chess games?
367 games by Josue Exposito Amaro, 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 Josue Exposito Amaro has played.
What does Josue Exposito Amaro play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Josue Exposito Amaro opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nc3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josue Exposito Amaro answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games).
What openings does Josue Exposito Amaro play as White?
As White, Josue Exposito Amaro's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (36 games, 44.4% win rate); Dunst Opening (28 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 52.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josue Exposito Amaro play as Black?
As Black, Josue Exposito Amaro most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Horwitz Defense (13 games, 69.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Josue Exposito Amaro's FIDE rating?
Josue Exposito Amaro is currently rated 2,177 in classical chess, 2,221 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Josue Exposito Amaro played?
Our database contains 367 games by Josue Exposito Amaro, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 173 wins, 75 draws, 119 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josue Exposito Amaro?
367 games by Josue Exposito Amaro 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.