Prepare against Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo
Spain · World #54,232 classical · FIDE ID 2251540
When preparing against Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo, expect 1.b4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...b5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Orangutan opening as White, 32.7% over 55 games.
Our database contains 127 games by Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo 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 | 1,877 | 2,086 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,717 | 1,850 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,862 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 52 | 24 | 51 | 40.9% |
| As White | 64 | 22 | 14 | 28 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 63 | 30 | 10 | 23 | 47.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 617 rated games against 523 different opponents, across 109 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 524 | 232 | 98 | 194 | 44.3% | 1,869 | 1,886 | 9 |
| Rapid | 85 | 40 | 7 | 38 | 47.1% | 1,621 | 1,611 | 5 |
| Blitz | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 37.5% | 1,623 | 1,566 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 232 | 48 | 42 | 142 | 20.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 341 | 197 | 59 | 85 | 57.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 1 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 73 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32 | 13 | 8 | 11 | 1,769 | 1,782 |
| 2025 | 44 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 1,779 | 1,788 |
| 2024 | 50 | 23 | 4 | 23 | 1,795 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 39 | 22 | 2 | 15 | 1,499 | 1,584 |
| 2022 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1,617 | 1,661 |
| 2021 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1,844 | 1,844 |
| 2020 | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 1,879 | 1,779 |
| 2019 | 27 | 15 | 3 | 9 | 1,781 | 1,858 |
| 2018 | 29 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 1,760 | 1,787 |
| 2017 | 46 | 18 | 12 | 16 | 1,794 | 1,811 |
| 2016 | 37 | 17 | 8 | 12 | 1,849 | 1,883 |
| 2015 | 51 | 25 | 8 | 18 | 1,809 | 1,843 |
| 2014 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 1,826 | 1,879 |
| 2013 | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 1,970 | 1,930 |
| 2012 | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 2,005 | 1,918 |
| 2011 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,930 | 1,930 |
| 2010 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1,969 | 1,938 |
| 2009 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2,017 | 2,061 |
| 2008 | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2,011 | 2,177 |
| 2007 | 56 | 22 | 12 | 22 | 1,992 | 1,984 |
| 2006 | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 2,022 | 1,911 |
Where Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo has played
Spain (100) · England (6) · Ireland (2) · Portugal (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 56 | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 88% of White games, 44.6% score
- …e5 (52% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues a3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues e3 (38.5% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues e3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Calvo-Sotelo usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 83.9% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 19 | 100.0% | 55.3% |
Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's chess games
All 127 games by Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 52 wins, 24 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 55 | 18/12/25 | 32.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| A40 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Igor Zugic | 2,477 | 4th Calvia Open | A30 |
| Jan 2013 | Andreas Aerni | 2,206 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B00 |
| Jan 2018 | Alberto Pastor Alonso De Prado | 2,190 | ch-Madrid Seniors 65 1718 | B00 |
| Oct 2007 | Margarita Komysheva | 2,174 | 4th Calvia Veterans Open | A00 |
| Feb 2008 | Rene Rodriguez Perez | 2,115 | ch-Madrid Seniors | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2020 | 25 | 15.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors | 2016 | 14 | 10 | 2,065 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,944 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 65 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 4th Calvia Open | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 2nd Mondariz Cemar Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,885 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 1,917 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 1718 | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,027 |
Interactive opening tree from all 127 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's chess games?
127 games by Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Campos Calvo-Sotelo has played.
What does Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo opens with 1.b4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo answers 1...e6 (84% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo play as White?
As White, Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (55 games, 32.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo play as Black?
As Black, Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo most often plays: French Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Polish Defense (19 games, 42.1% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo's FIDE rating?
Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,717 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,086 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo played?
Our database contains 127 games by Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 24 draws, 51 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo?
127 games by Juan Campos Calvo-Sotelo 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.