Prepare against Oscar Joseph Cantela
PHL · World #17,821 classical · FIDE ID 5232570
When preparing against Oscar Joseph Cantela, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 38 games by Oscar Joseph Cantela, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Oscar Joseph Cantela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oscar Joseph Cantela 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 | 2,077 | 2,128 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,963 | 1,972 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,938 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 6 | 20 | 31.6% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oscar Joseph Cantela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oscar Joseph Cantela's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Cantela usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (31% of these games) — Cantela usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Cantela usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Oscar Joseph Cantela's chess games
All 38 games by Oscar Joseph Cantela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Muhammad Kahfi Maulana | 2,227 | KCF University Cup | E63 |
| Nov 2023 | Luciano Ariel Carrizo | 2,176 | Wch U16 | B23 |
| Jan 2026 | Jasper Faeldonia | 1,990 | NCFP Selection Men | B12 |
| May 2026 | Joel Molander | 1,989 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | D85 |
| May 2026 | Sultan Amanzhol | 1,982 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCFP Selection Men | 2026 | 12 | 4 | 2,048 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,910 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 |Swiss Qualifier 2 Match 1-16 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,117 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,527 |
| Wch U16 | 2023 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,237 |
| 2nd Bangkok Summer Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,942 |
| 21st BCC Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oscar Joseph Cantela's chess games?
38 games by Oscar Joseph Cantela, from Oct 2018 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 Oscar Joseph Cantela has played.
What does Oscar Joseph Cantela play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Oscar Joseph Cantela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oscar Joseph Cantela answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Oscar Joseph Cantela play as White?
As White, Oscar Joseph Cantela's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oscar Joseph Cantela play as Black?
As Black, Oscar Joseph Cantela most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Oscar Joseph Cantela's FIDE rating?
Oscar Joseph Cantela is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,963 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Oscar Joseph Cantela played?
Our database contains 38 games by Oscar Joseph Cantela, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oscar Joseph Cantela?
38 games by Oscar Joseph Cantela 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.