Prepare against Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel
Colombia · World #94,477 classical · FIDE ID 4417178
When preparing against Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 438 games by Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel 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 | 1,745 | 1,746 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,765 | 1,765 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,834 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 438 | 210 | 42 | 186 | 47.9% |
| As White | 223 | 120 | 20 | 83 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 215 | 90 | 22 | 103 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's side.
First moves as White (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 218 | 97.8% | 58.9% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 58.9% score
- …e5 (48% of these games) — Valcarcel usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Valcarcel usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Valcarcel usually continues d4 (59.4% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Valcarcel usually continues Bb2 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Valcarcel usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 115 | 77.2% | 48.3% |
| e6 | 27 | 18.1% | 53.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.4% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 93.3% | 36.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's chess games
All 438 games by Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 210 wins, 42 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 67 | 44/7/16 | 65.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/2/15 | 37.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| C01 | French Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 38/8/31 | 49.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Diana Marcela Pulido | 2,016 | COL pre olympic sf3 | C45 |
| May 2026 | Isabela Ceballos Castellanos | 1,925 | Zonales Ascun Cajica | Femenino Blitz | C00 |
| Nov 2014 | Eduardo Hincapie Uribe | 1,921 | ch-COL School U13 | C12 |
| Nov 2022 | Cristina Angela Ocampo Betancur | 1,919 | chT-COL Blitz w | C14 |
| Sep 2018 | Helmer Andres Ortega Moran | 1,881 | Palmira Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U12 Girls | 2015 | 22 | 11 | 1,507 |
| ch-COL sf w | 2017 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,658 |
| chT-COL w | 2023 | 16 | 6.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-COL w | 2018 | 16 | 5 | 1,565 |
| ch-COL Superate A w | 2016 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,674 |
| ch-COL U18 Girls | 2019 | 13 | 8 | 1,618 |
| ch-COL U20 Girls | 2020 | 13 | 6 | 1,638 |
| ch-COL Intercollegiate Blitz U18 Girls | 2019 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's chess games?
438 games by Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel, from Apr 2013 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 Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel has played.
What does Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel play on the first move as White?
Across 223 games with White in our database, Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games).
What openings does Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel play as White?
As White, Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (67 games, 65.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 223 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel play as Black?
As Black, Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 49.4% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel's FIDE rating?
Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess, 1,765 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (May 2026).
How many games has Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel played?
Our database contains 438 games by Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 42 draws, 186 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel?
438 games by Maria Jose Perez Valcarcel 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.