Prepare against Fidel Corrales Jimenez
GM · United States · World #626 classical · FIDE ID 3506690
Our database contains 2,170 games by Fidel Corrales Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fidel Corrales Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fidel Corrales Jimenez 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 | 2,494 | 2,617 | Jan 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,473 | 2,584 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,538 | 2,612 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,170 | 1,151 | 425 | 594 | 53.0% |
| As White | 1,088 | 620 | 193 | 275 | 57.0% |
| As Black | 1,082 | 531 | 232 | 319 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fidel Corrales Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fidel Corrales Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (1,088 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 804 | 73.9% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 258 | 23.7% | 69.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 0.9% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 0.6% | 83.3% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 80.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (65.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 69.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (68.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (71.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (518 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 412 | 79.5% | 61.3% |
| c6 | 46 | 8.9% | 70.7% |
| e5 | 28 | 5.4% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 12 | 2.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 7 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.0% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (379 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 322 | 85.0% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 49 | 12.9% | 55.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Fidel Corrales Jimenez's chess games
All 2,170 games by Fidel Corrales Jimenez 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: 1,151 wins, 425 draws, 594 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 132 | 74/27/31 | 56.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 102 | 52/19/31 | 51.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 71 | 36/15/20 | 50.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 62 | 40/5/17 | 64.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 52 | 25/6/21 | 48.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 41 | 24/11/6 | 58.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 25/6/7 | 65.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 17/2/11 | 56.7% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 19/3/5 | 70.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 128 | 71/23/34 | 55.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 103 | 59/16/28 | 57.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 84 | 40/15/29 | 47.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 83 | 32/25/26 | 38.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 21/11/15 | 44.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 45 | 25/6/14 | 55.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 35 | 20/8/7 | 57.1% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 23/2/8 | 69.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jun 2022 | Wesley So | 2,775 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Mar 2023 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Mar 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,749 | PRO League Stage | A06 |
| Feb 2019 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,739 | Titled Tue | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 889 | 550.5 | 2,464 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 38 | 19 | 2,553 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 34 | 20.5 | 2,482 |
| Wch Blitz | 2021 | 21 | 11 | 2,598 |
| ch-CUB | 2009 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,484 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 2 | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,465 |
| Hermanos Almejeiras | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 2,465 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lelys Stanley Martinez Duany (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fidel Corrales Jimenez's chess games?
2,170 games by Fidel Corrales Jimenez, 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 Fidel Corrales Jimenez has played.
What does Fidel Corrales Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 1,088 games with White in our database, Fidel Corrales Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fidel Corrales Jimenez answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Fidel Corrales Jimenez play as White?
As White, Fidel Corrales Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (132 games, 56.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (102 games, 51.0% win rate); Scotch Game (71 games, 50.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,088 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fidel Corrales Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Fidel Corrales Jimenez most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (128 games, 55.5% win rate); Sicilian (103 games, 57.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (84 games, 47.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,082 games.
What is Fidel Corrales Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Fidel Corrales Jimenez is currently rated 2,494 in classical chess, 2,473 in rapid and 2,538 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,617 (Jan 2013).
How many games has Fidel Corrales Jimenez played?
Our database contains 2,170 games by Fidel Corrales Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,151 wins, 425 draws, 594 losses (53.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fidel Corrales Jimenez?
2,170 games by Fidel Corrales Jimenez 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.