Prepare against Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado
Spain · World #32,244 classical · FIDE ID 2208288
When preparing against Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado 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 | 1,973 | 2,176 | Apr 2004 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 19 | 8 | 17 | 43.2% |
| As White | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 65.2% |
| As Black | 21 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 19.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 100.0% | 69.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 69.6% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Cortado usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Cortado usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Cortado usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's chess games
All 44 games by Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Jose Maria Hernando Rodrigo | 2,325 | Sant Boi Open | C15 |
| Jan 1996 | Francisco Jose Rojano Cano | 2,260 | Santa Coloma | E12 |
| Jan 1996 | Ricardo Monterde Monterde | 2,260 | Santa Coloma | A85 |
| Jan 1996 | Joan Molinero Martin | 2,205 | Santa Coloma | C02 |
| Nov 1999 | Silvia Timon Piote | 2,155 | chT-ESP Div 2 | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| San Feliu de Guixols Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,394 |
| Santa Coloma | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,185 |
| chT-ESP Div 2 | 1999 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,276 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 4 | 2 | 2,182 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,789 |
| Catalunya Cup | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,138 |
| Barcelona Open 09 | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,851 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's chess games?
44 games by Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado, 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 Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado has played.
What does Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado play as White?
As White, Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado play as Black?
As Black, Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado's FIDE rating?
Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado played?
Our database contains 44 games by Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado?
44 games by Juan Antonio Vazquez Cortado 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.