Prepare against Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia
IM · CRI · World #2,075 classical · FIDE ID 6504779
When preparing against Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 577 games by Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia 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 | 2,380 | 2,437 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,401 | 2,401 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,375 | 2,470 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 577 | 292 | 147 | 138 | 50.6% |
| As White | 292 | 160 | 74 | 58 | 54.8% |
| As Black | 285 | 132 | 73 | 80 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 143 | 49.0% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 69 | 23.6% | 59.4% |
| b3 | 24 | 8.2% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 24 | 8.2% | 77.1% |
| c4 | 21 | 7.2% | 76.2% |
| g3 | 8 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (86.2% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Garcia usually continues g3 (62.2% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Garcia usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 59.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Garcia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 32.5% | 62.2% |
| d6 | 32 | 21.2% | 57.8% |
| g6 | 31 | 20.5% | 67.7% |
| c6 | 25 | 16.6% | 68.0% |
| b6 | 8 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 53.4% | 61.7% |
| d6 | 19 | 21.6% | 57.9% |
| g6 | 13 | 14.8% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's chess games
All 577 games by Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2011 - 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: 292 wins, 147 draws, 138 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 70 | 42/15/13 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 24 | 12/8/4 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 12 | 10/2/0 | 83.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 56 | 28/13/15 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 30 | 12/10/8 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 25 | 10/8/7 | 40.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| E00 | Catalan | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Alexandr Fier | 2,583 | 8th ch-Iberoamerican | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Nikita Meshkovs | 2,535 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E00 |
| Jun 2026 | Jose Gabriel Cardoso Cardoso | 2,527 | 19th American Continental | A29 |
| Sep 2026 | Nikolozi Kacharava | 2,525 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Sion Radamantys Galaviz Medina | 2,513 | 19th American Continental | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 76 | 44.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-CRI | 2024 | 27 | 20 | 2,309 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2016 | 17 | 10 | 2,274 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Blitz Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,352 |
| XXV JCC Santo Domingo 2026 - Rápida Masculino | 2026 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,422 |
| ch-Pan American U18 | 2015 | 14 | 11 | 2,300 |
| ch-CRI 76th | 2013 | 12 | 4 | 2,146 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's chess games?
577 games by Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia, from Jan 2011 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 Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia has played.
What does Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (70 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia most often plays: Modern Defense (56 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia is currently rated 2,380 in classical chess, 2,401 in rapid and 2,375 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia played?
Our database contains 577 games by Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia, covering Jan 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 292 wins, 147 draws, 138 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia?
577 games by Emmanuel Jimenez Garcia 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.