Prepare against Juan Antonio Carcel Valero
Spain · World #61,561 classical · FIDE ID 2271826
When preparing against Juan Antonio Carcel Valero, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Antonio Carcel Valero, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio Carcel Valero 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 | 1,850 | 1,947 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,850 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,773 | 1,846 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 29 | 10 | 43 | 35.4% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 4 | 23 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 41.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 41.0% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Valero usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Valero usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Valero usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 96.4% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's chess games
All 82 games by Juan Antonio Carcel Valero in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | David Martinez Villena | 2,091 | VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | ? |
| Nov 2004 | Gonzalo Yanez Acin | 1,992 | 3rd Benidorm Open U2000 | C61 |
| Jan 2007 | Pedro Gomez Lopez | 1,960 | 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | C21 |
| Jan 2007 | Francisco Olias Munoz | 1,950 | 6th Benidorm Open U2000 | B79 |
| Aug 2026 | Daniel Nunez Diaz | 1,898 | LIX Torneo Internacional Villa de Mislata | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullera Open B | 2007 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,945 |
| Burjasot Preferente | 1996 | 10 | 4 | – |
| Valencia Preferente | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 6 | 4 | 2,131 |
| VI Torneo 960 Quart de Poblet | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,058 |
| chT-Autonomico | 1997 | 4 | 2 | 2,265 |
| 9th Valencia Once Open | 2003 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,808 |
| Cullera Autonomico Open | 1996 | 3 | 1 | 2,091 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's chess games?
82 games by Juan Antonio Carcel Valero, from Jan 2005 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 Juan Antonio Carcel Valero has played.
What does Juan Antonio Carcel Valero play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio Carcel Valero opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio Carcel Valero answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio Carcel Valero play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio Carcel Valero play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio Carcel Valero most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Juan Antonio Carcel Valero's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio Carcel Valero is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,773 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,947 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Juan Antonio Carcel Valero played?
Our database contains 82 games by Juan Antonio Carcel Valero, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 43 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio Carcel Valero?
82 games by Juan Antonio Carcel Valero 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.