Prepare against Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza
Colombia · World #37,868 classical · FIDE ID 4497287
Our database contains 105 games by Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza 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 | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,984 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,109 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 57 | 16 | 32 | 54.3% |
| As White | 52 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 28 | 7 | 18 | 52.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 36.5% | 68.4% |
| c4 | 13 | 25.0% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 21.2% | 68.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 13.5% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 68.4% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Almanza usually continues Bf4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Almanza usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Almanza usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Almanza usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Almanza usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Almanza usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 5 | 15.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's chess games
All 105 games by Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 57 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A39 | English Opening | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Julio Cesar Diaz Rosas | 2,404 | 18th American Continental Rapid | A45 |
| May 2024 | Mario Alexis Arias Gaviria | 2,259 | 18th American Continental Blitz | A45 |
| Sep 2022 | Santiago Lopez Rayo | 2,116 | chT-COL Blitz | B33 |
| Nov 2022 | German Enrique Rodriguez Velasco | 2,097 | chT-COL | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Orlando David Borre Meza | 2,018 | Subzonal 2.3.2 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-COL | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 2,075 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,937 |
| 18th American Continental Blitz | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,166 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,049 |
| ch-COL U16 | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,673 |
| 18th American Continental Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,087 |
| COL-ch U18 Final | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| 1st Sabaneta Open B | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's chess games?
105 games by Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza, from Jul 2021 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 Ricardo Cabrales Almanza has played.
What does Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza play as White?
As White, Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 77.8% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza play as Black?
As Black, Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza's FIDE rating?
Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,945 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza played?
Our database contains 105 games by Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza, covering Jul 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 16 draws, 32 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza?
105 games by Josue Ricardo Cabrales Almanza 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.