Prepare against Juan Carlos Angel Acosta
Spain · World #11,294 classical · FIDE ID 2219700
Our database contains 313 games by Juan Carlos Angel Acosta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Angel Acosta 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 | 2,150 | 2,248 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,101 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 313 | 141 | 59 | 113 | 45.0% |
| As White | 160 | 77 | 37 | 46 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 153 | 64 | 22 | 67 | 41.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's side.
First moves as White (160 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 148 | 92.5% | 59.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Acosta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Acosta usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 67 | 89.3% | 50.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 85.1% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's chess games
All 313 games by Juan Carlos Angel Acosta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 141 wins, 59 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 11/7/11 | 37.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 45 | 22/7/16 | 48.9% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | David Larino Nieto | 2,461 | 4th Vecindario Canarias Open | E60 |
| Apr 2015 | Daniel Ortega Hermida | 2,370 | 2nd Gran Canaria Dominguez Memorial | B06 |
| Nov 2003 | Stefano Tatai | 2,343 | 4th El Sauzal Open | D37 |
| Apr 2015 | Ernesto Solana Suarez | 2,330 | 2nd Gran Canaria Dominguez Memorial | A37 |
| Mar 2012 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,327 | chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref | 2016 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,184 |
| Las Palmas Open | 2009 | 33 | 15 | 2,171 |
| chT-Canarias | 2015 | 17 | 10 | 2,097 |
| Gran Canaria Open | 1997 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,270 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,099 |
| chT-Las Palmas Insular Pref 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,039 |
| 23rd Belgrade Trophy | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,197 |
| 77th ch-ESP | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's chess games?
313 games by Juan Carlos Angel Acosta, from Apr 2003 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 Carlos Angel Acosta has played.
What does Juan Carlos Angel Acosta play on the first move as White?
Across 160 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Angel Acosta opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Angel Acosta answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Angel Acosta play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 160 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Angel Acosta play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Angel Acosta most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 48.9% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Juan Carlos Angel Acosta's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Angel Acosta is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Juan Carlos Angel Acosta played?
Our database contains 313 games by Juan Carlos Angel Acosta, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 59 draws, 113 losses (45.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Angel Acosta?
313 games by Juan Carlos Angel Acosta 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.