Prepare against Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz
FM · Colombia · World #5,065 classical · FIDE ID 144403224
Our database contains 332 games by Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz 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 | 2,272 | 2,307 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,335 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 332 | 163 | 66 | 103 | 49.1% |
| As White | 172 | 89 | 38 | 45 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 160 | 74 | 28 | 58 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 124 | 72.1% | 66.5% |
| d4 | 24 | 14.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 13 | 7.6% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 6.4% | 59.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 66.5% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Alcaraz usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 50.0% | 64.6% |
| c6 | 21 | 25.6% | 59.5% |
| e5 | 20 | 24.4% | 52.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 47.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's chess games
All 332 games by Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 163 wins, 66 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 22 | 12/4/6 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Santiago Lopez Rayo | 2,414 | Circuito de ajedrez de Risaralda | Blitz | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Mai Narva | 2,411 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Cristian Arrieta Hernandez | 2,368 | COL Olympiad Team Select | B33 |
| Sep 2025 | Miguel Ruiz Buendia | 2,335 | FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | C95 |
| Dec 2025 | Jhon Sebastian Hernandez Montes | 2,313 | COL Olympiad Team Select | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,819 |
| Pereira Open | 2024 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,919 |
| FIDE World Open U20 Blitz | 2025 | 13 | 8 | 1,985 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2024 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,757 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,063 |
| COL Olympiad Team Select | 2025 | 11 | 5 | 2,282 |
| ch-COL sf | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's chess games?
332 games by Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz, from Mar 2022 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 Jose Cano Alcaraz has played.
What does Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz play as White?
As White, Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz play as Black?
As Black, Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz most often plays: Réti Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz's FIDE rating?
Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz is currently rated 2,272 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz played?
Our database contains 332 games by Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz, covering Mar 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 66 draws, 103 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz?
332 games by Juan Jose Cano Alcaraz 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.