Prepare against David Jimenez Freniche
Spain · World #6,809 classical · FIDE ID 24595888
When preparing against David Jimenez Freniche, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 56.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 112 games by David Jimenez Freniche, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find David Jimenez Freniche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Jimenez Freniche 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 | 2,229 | 2,229 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,032 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,025 | 2,036 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 61 | 15 | 36 | 54.5% |
| As White | 55 | 31 | 7 | 17 | 56.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 30 | 8 | 19 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Jimenez Freniche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Jimenez Freniche's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 46 | 83.6% | 63.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Freniche usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Freniche usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Freniche usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Freniche usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Freniche usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Freniche usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 80.0% | 77.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
David Jimenez Freniche's chess games
All 112 games by David Jimenez Freniche in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - 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: 61 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Shahil Dey | 2,409 | 37th Roquetas de Mar Open | E10 |
| Jul 2023 | Daniel Salinas Tomas | 2,242 | ch-ESP U14 | A30 |
| May 2026 | David Alonso Vargas | 2,139 | Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | A08 |
| Jul 2026 | Esther Prieto Rol | 2,082 | Campeonato España Selecciones Autonómicas SUB-14 y SUB-16 | U16 | B21 |
| May 2026 | Julen Ibanez Macias | 2,067 | Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,944 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 18 | 13 | 1,676 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 15 | 9 | 1,725 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,402 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,139 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,660 |
| Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 7 | 2,320 |
| V Torneo Internacional Ciudad de Silla | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Jimenez Freniche's chess games?
112 games by David Jimenez Freniche, from Dec 2016 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 David Jimenez Freniche has played.
What does David Jimenez Freniche play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, David Jimenez Freniche opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Jimenez Freniche answers 1...e6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does David Jimenez Freniche play as White?
As White, David Jimenez Freniche's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Jimenez Freniche play as Black?
As Black, David Jimenez Freniche most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is David Jimenez Freniche's FIDE rating?
David Jimenez Freniche is currently rated 2,229 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,025 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Aug 2026).
How many games has David Jimenez Freniche played?
Our database contains 112 games by David Jimenez Freniche, covering Dec 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 15 draws, 36 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Jimenez Freniche?
112 games by David Jimenez Freniche 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.