Prepare against Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez
FM · Spain · World #5,118 classical · FIDE ID 2231590
Our database contains 364 games by Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Garcia 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 | 2,270 | 2,323 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,273 | 2,400 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,364 | Jul 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 159 | 85 | 120 | 43.7% |
| As White | 179 | 80 | 37 | 62 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 185 | 79 | 48 | 58 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 168 | 93.9% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.9% | 71.4% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (52.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 70 | 73.7% | 68.6% |
| e5 | 15 | 15.8% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 37.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 16.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.3% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's chess games
All 364 games by Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 159 wins, 85 draws, 120 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 65 | 29/10/26 | 44.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C22 | Center Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 59 | 34/14/11 | 57.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,546 | 9th Gibraltar Masters | B26 |
| Jun 2016 | Daniel Alsina Leal | 2,521 | 7th Sant Boi Lorente Memorial | C01 |
| Apr 2019 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,515 | ch-Catalunya | A10 |
| Jan 2013 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,490 | 38th Seville Open | B07 |
| May 2017 | Josep Oms Pallisse | 2,431 | 31st Estadilla Open Rapid | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 18 | 10 | 2,317 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,311 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,283 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,255 |
| 17th Cadiz Open | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,077 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's chess games?
364 games by Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez, from Apr 2003 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 Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez has played.
What does Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez answers 1...d5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (65 games, 44.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (59 games, 57.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess, 2,273 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez played?
Our database contains 364 games by Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 85 draws, 120 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez?
364 games by Francisco Javier Garcia 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.