Prepare against Rafael Montero Campuzano
Spain · World #32,558 classical · FIDE ID 2219590
When preparing against Rafael Montero Campuzano, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 100 games by Rafael Montero Campuzano, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Montero Campuzano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Montero Campuzano 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 | 1,971 | 2,148 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,088 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 26 | 12 | 62 | 26.0% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 6 | 37 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 41 | 10 | 6 | 25 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Montero Campuzano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Montero Campuzano's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 62.7% | 28.4% |
| c4 | 17 | 28.8% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 28.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Campuzano usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Rafael Montero Campuzano's chess games
All 100 games by Rafael Montero Campuzano 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Center Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Goran Arsovic | 2,475 | Sant Cebria Open | C66 |
| Jan 2009 | Kiprian Berbatov | 2,392 | 34th Seville Open | B90 |
| Jan 1999 | Fernando Cebada Benitez | 2,035 | 24th Seville Open | B06 |
| May 2011 | Veronica Salido Polo | 1,985 | ch-Andalucia | A16 |
| Apr 2012 | Juan Carlos Hernandez Perez | 1,977 | ch-Andalucia | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,058 |
| Sant Cebria Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,519 |
| 25th Cadiz la Sal Open | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,039 |
| 34th Seville Open | 2009 | 5 | 2 | 2,316 |
| 3rd Pontevedra Carlos Open | 2011 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,127 |
| 38th Seville Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,157 |
| 26th Seville Open | 2001 | 3 | 1 | 2,344 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Montero Campuzano's chess games?
100 games by Rafael Montero Campuzano, 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 Rafael Montero Campuzano has played.
What does Rafael Montero Campuzano play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Rafael Montero Campuzano opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Montero Campuzano answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rafael Montero Campuzano play as White?
As White, Rafael Montero Campuzano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Montero Campuzano play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Montero Campuzano most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Rafael Montero Campuzano's FIDE rating?
Rafael Montero Campuzano is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Rafael Montero Campuzano played?
Our database contains 100 games by Rafael Montero Campuzano, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 62 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Montero Campuzano?
100 games by Rafael Montero Campuzano 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.