Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 20 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in Apr 2026. Alcantara leads 9 wins to 7, with 4 draws (80% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 60 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 |
| Rapid | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2025 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Italian Game | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Italian Game | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Catalan | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jul 2023 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Benoni Defense | Aimchess Rapid Div 2 W |
| Jun 2023 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jul 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk21 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk11 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk7 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 KO |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 20 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 9 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 7 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 20 games between them, from Feb 2022 to Apr 2026.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.