Prepare against Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez
Venezuela · World #65,417 classical · FIDE ID 3904091
When preparing against Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez, expect 1.Nf3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (80%).
Our database contains 38 games by Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ernesto Di Girolamo 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 | 1,837 | 1,957 | Mar 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,784 | 1,978 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 2,028 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 33.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 67% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 60.0% | 77.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 26.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's chess games
All 38 games by Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Jul 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A35 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Jose Ramon Mora Moron | 2,166 | 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | A47 |
| Aug 2017 | Elias Enrique Chavez Riofrio | 2,004 | Barquisimeto Steinitz Memorial | C01 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Jose Ledezma Borregales | 1,992 | Barquisimeto Steinitz Memorial | C77 |
| Aug 2017 | Samuel David Romero Marino | 1,869 | Barquisimeto Steinitz Memorial | C45 |
| Dec 2014 | Mario Delgado Macias | 1,832 | Caracas Torbin Open | A50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caracas Torbin Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,211 |
| Barquisimeto Club Mikhail Tal | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,817 |
| Barquisimeto Steinitz Memorial | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 1st San Cristobal Bolivar Open | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| Barquisimeto Expertos & Maestros LARA 2 | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 1,750 |
| Madrid Vicalvaro Open | 2022 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Barquisimeto Cup Lara Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's chess games?
38 games by Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez, from Sep 2012 to Jul 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 Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez has played.
What does Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez opens with 1.Nf3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez play as White?
As White, Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez most often plays: Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess, 1,784 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Mar 2021).
How many games has Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez played?
Our database contains 38 games by Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ernesto Di Girolamo Jimenez?
38 games by Ernesto Di Girolamo 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.