Prepare against Juan Antonio De Cara
Argentina · World #15,775 classical · FIDE ID 124141
When preparing against Juan Antonio De Cara, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 56 games by Juan Antonio De Cara, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio De Cara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio De Cara 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 | 2,097 | 2,198 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,109 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,127 | 2,164 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 28 | 14 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Antonio De Cara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Antonio De Cara's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 69.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cara usually continues Bg5 (91.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Cara usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cara usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Cara usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Cara usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 10 | 58.8% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Juan Antonio De Cara's chess games
All 56 games by Juan Antonio De Cara in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 28 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D50 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Ariel Tokman | 2,322 | IV Masters Ciudad de Buenos Aires | A05 |
| Jan 2019 | Leandro Mavrich | 2,235 | Mendoza | A07 |
| Dec 2012 | Jaime Tapia Fuentes | 2,143 | 1st Coronel-A | D03 |
| Dec 2012 | Heraldo Salgado Moscozo | 2,070 | 1st Coronel-A | A45 |
| Aug 2016 | Patricio Pinilla Gaete | 2,062 | ch-ARG sf U2300 Bibl Franklin | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Coronel-A | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,212 |
| 10th Marun Memorial A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| Mendoza Alfiles de Cuyo Cup | 2021 | 7 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Mendoza | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,207 |
| 02nd Pereyra Puebla Memorial | 2003 | 4 | 1 | 2,232 |
| 3rd San Luis Betania Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,031 |
| ch-ARG sf U2300 Bibl Franklin | 2016 | 4 | 4 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio De Cara's chess games?
56 games by Juan Antonio De Cara, from Jan 2009 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 De Cara has played.
What does Juan Antonio De Cara play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio De Cara opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio De Cara answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio De Cara play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio De Cara's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio De Cara play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio De Cara most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Juan Antonio De Cara's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio De Cara is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,127 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Juan Antonio De Cara played?
Our database contains 56 games by Juan Antonio De Cara, covering Jan 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio De Cara?
56 games by Juan Antonio De Cara 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.