Prepare against Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez
GM · Spain · World #512 classical · FIDE ID 2255570
Our database contains 2,444 games by Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Fernando Cuenca 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 | 2,509 | 2,558 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,478 | 2,485 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,435 | 2,527 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,444 | 1,233 | 523 | 688 | 50.5% |
| As White | 1,228 | 666 | 257 | 305 | 54.2% |
| As Black | 1,216 | 567 | 266 | 383 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (1,225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 602 | 49.1% | 63.2% |
| c4 | 276 | 22.5% | 66.3% |
| e4 | 204 | 16.7% | 61.0% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 11.7% | 72.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 63.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Bf4 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 66.3% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (67.9% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (68.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (71.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (569 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 227 | 39.9% | 55.9% |
| e5 | 152 | 26.7% | 59.2% |
| d6 | 100 | 17.6% | 59.0% |
| e6 | 72 | 12.7% | 69.4% |
| d5 | 13 | 2.3% | 73.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 0.7% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (411 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 313 | 76.2% | 61.2% |
| d5 | 53 | 12.9% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 28 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 8 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's chess games
All 2,444 games by Jose Fernando Cuenca 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: 1,233 wins, 523 draws, 688 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 253 | 141/20/92 | 55.7% |
| A33 | English Opening | 118 | 80/15/23 | 67.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 76 | 40/15/21 | 52.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 64 | 31/23/10 | 48.4% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 44 | 21/14/9 | 47.7% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 44 | 31/7/6 | 70.5% |
| E08 | Catalan | 38 | 17/13/8 | 44.7% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 36 | 15/8/13 | 41.7% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 23/2/3 | 82.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 95 | 47/15/33 | 49.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 91 | 43/16/32 | 47.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 88 | 41/18/29 | 46.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 82 | 39/20/23 | 47.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 60 | 28/6/26 | 46.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 48 | 25/11/12 | 52.1% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 46 | 19/10/17 | 41.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 9/9/11 | 31.0% |
| E63 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 11/2/13 | 42.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jun 2026 | Van Foreest,Jorden | 2,728 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool A | E71 |
| Sep 2020 | Peter Svidler | 2,723 | Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup Qual-H | B81 |
| Nov 2019 | Francisco Vallejo Pons | 2,694 | ch-ESP 84th | D35 |
| Jun 2025 | Andrey Esipenko | 2,689 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 753 | 435 | 2,351 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2019 | 45 | 26 | 2,345 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Honor | 2023 | 41 | 18.5 | 2,450 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2005 | 33 | 23 | 2,319 |
| chT-POR | 2022 | 31 | 22 | 2,564 |
| Wch Rapid | 2021 | 28 | 13 | 2,479 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 24 | 15.5 | 2,530 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2010 | 23 | 18.5 | 2,543 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Omar Almeida Quintana (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's chess games?
2,444 games by Jose Fernando Cuenca 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 Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez has played.
What does Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 1,225 games with White in our database, Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez play as White?
As White, Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (253 games, 55.7% win rate); English Opening (118 games, 67.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (76 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,228 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez most often plays: Sicilian (95 games, 49.5% win rate); Philidor (91 games, 47.3% win rate); Indian Defense (88 games, 46.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,216 games.
What is Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez is currently rated 2,509 in classical chess, 2,478 in rapid and 2,435 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,558 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez played?
Our database contains 2,444 games by Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,233 wins, 523 draws, 688 losses (50.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez?
2,444 games by Jose Fernando Cuenca 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.