Prepare against Francisco Balmiza Jimenez
Spain · World #91,035 classical · FIDE ID 24560880
When preparing against Francisco Balmiza Jimenez, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 97 games by Francisco Balmiza Jimenez, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Balmiza 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 | 1,756 | 1,771 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 30 | 36 | 31 | 30.9% |
| As White | 48 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 11 | 18 | 20 | 22.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 77.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 22.9% | 81.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 51.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 81.8% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 96.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 85.7% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's chess games
All 97 games by Francisco Balmiza Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Javier Megias Gonzalez | 1,856 | 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | D02 |
| Oct 2019 | Jose Carlos Menendez Solar | 1,767 | 23rd Almunecar FEDC Open | A88 |
| Jun 2015 | Antonio Mondelo Fidalgo | 1,765 | 15th ch-Benidorm Ciegos | D02 |
| Jun 2015 | Lorenzo Luna Perez Vico | 1,594 | 15th ch-Benidorm Ciegos | D53 |
| Nov 2016 | Daniel Barroso Vilanova | 1,562 | 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondariz Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,351 |
| 26th ch-ESP FEDC | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,835 |
| 27th ch-ESP FEDC | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,578 |
| 28th ch-ESP FEDC | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,617 |
| 21st Almunecar FEDC Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,639 |
| 17th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,518 |
| 25th Madrid ch-FEDC | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,830 |
| 19th Almunecar FEDC Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,595 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's chess games?
97 games by Francisco Balmiza Jimenez, from Jul 2015 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 Francisco Balmiza Jimenez has played.
What does Francisco Balmiza Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Francisco Balmiza Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Balmiza Jimenez answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Francisco Balmiza Jimenez play as White?
As White, Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Balmiza Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Balmiza Jimenez most often plays: Petrov's Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Francisco Balmiza Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Francisco Balmiza Jimenez is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,771 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Francisco Balmiza Jimenez played?
Our database contains 97 games by Francisco Balmiza Jimenez, covering Jul 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 36 draws, 31 losses (30.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Balmiza Jimenez?
97 games by Francisco Balmiza 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.