Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara vs Wesley So
GM Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (2650) · GM Wesley So (2765)
Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Wesley So have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Feb 2022 and the most recent in May 2025. Alcantara leads 6 wins to 7 - trailing overall, with 9 draws (59% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Alcantara | Draws | So |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara with White | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| So with White | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Alcantara | Draws | So |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rapid | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Blitz | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Alcantara | Draws | So |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | W So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2024 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Sep 2024 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Petrov's Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Sep 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| Sep 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Julius Baer GenCup D2 w |
| May 2024 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| May 2024 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 1-0 | Bishop's Opening | Chess.com Classic Div 2 W |
| Jan 2024 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2023 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aimchess Play In Open |
| Mar 2023 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Colle System | Titled Tue Early |
| Aug 2022 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1-0 | Catalan | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Aug 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Chess.com Rapid Winners |
| Jul 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk19 Swiss |
| Jun 2022 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2022 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk10 Swiss |
| Apr 2022 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk9 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Rapid Wk6 Swiss |
| Mar 2022 | Wesley So | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | 0-1 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | Chess.com Rapid Wk4 Swiss |
| Feb 2022 | Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara | Wesley So | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Chess.com Rapid Wk1 Swiss |
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What is the head-to-head score between Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Wesley So?
In 22 recorded games, Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara has 6 wins, Wesley So has 7 wins, and they have drawn 9 times.
How many times have Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Wesley So played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Feb 2022 to May 2025.
What openings do Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara and Wesley So play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.