Prepare against David Gil Jimenez
Spain · World #36,995 classical · FIDE ID 54707242
When preparing against David Gil Jimenez, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by David Gil Jimenez, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find David Gil Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Gil 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 | 1,950 | 2,040 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,855 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 2 | 12 | 19 | 6.1% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 5.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Gil Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Gil Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 23.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 23.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 22.2% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
David Gil Jimenez's chess games
All 33 games by David Gil Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 2 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Davide Garbezza | 1,960 | 45th Barbera del Valles Open | D37 |
| May 2026 | Elias Barrado Jimenez | 1,801 | XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | B76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44th Barbera del Valles Open | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 45th Barbera del Valles Open | 2023 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,774 |
| XXVI Foment Martinenc Op | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,831 |
| La Palma Island Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,803 |
| TCh-CAT Gp2 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,088 |
| VI Vendrell Open 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,895 |
| 4th El Vendrell Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,917 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Gil Jimenez's chess games?
33 games by David Gil Jimenez, from May 2019 to Sep 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 David Gil Jimenez has played.
What does David Gil Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, David Gil Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Gil Jimenez answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does David Gil Jimenez play as White?
As White, David Gil Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Gil Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, David Gil Jimenez most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is David Gil Jimenez's FIDE rating?
David Gil Jimenez is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (Jan 2025).
How many games has David Gil Jimenez played?
Our database contains 33 games by David Gil Jimenez, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (6.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Gil Jimenez?
33 games by David Gil 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.