Prepare against Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon
Spain · World #16,951 classical · FIDE ID 2212544
When preparing against Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon 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 | 2,085 | 2,269 | Aug 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,080 | 2,256 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,218 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 79 | 69 | 96 | 32.4% |
| As White | 117 | 42 | 32 | 43 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 127 | 37 | 37 | 53 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's side.
First moves as White (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 50.4% | 47.5% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 23.9% | 51.8% |
| b3 | 23 | 19.7% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Leon usually continues c3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Leon usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Leon usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 51.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Leon usually continues b3 (45.8% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Leon usually continues b3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Leon usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 59.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 25.4% | 43.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 6.8% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 88.6% | 52.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's chess games
All 244 games by Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 18 | 3/9/6 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Rafael Alvarez Ibarra | 2,369 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 Gp1 | A01 |
| Nov 2024 | Antonio Gual Pascual | 2,318 | 5th elllobregat Open | A04 |
| Jan 1995 | Carlos Pereira dos Santos | 2,310 | Santa Cruz de la Palma Open | E81 |
| Jan 1989 | Cristhian Montero Martinez | 2,305 | Cajas Open | B13 |
| Jan 1996 | Tomas Alonso Martinez | 2,260 | La Coruna Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 30 | 18 | 2,372 |
| chTB-ESP | 1997 | 14 | 3.5 | 2,143 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 14 | 5 | 2,159 |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,271 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,039 |
| 5th elllobregat Open | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,084 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's chess games?
244 games by Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon, from Apr 2003 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 Javier Iglesias Leon has played.
What does Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon play on the first move as White?
Across 117 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon answers 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Réti Opening (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 117 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon most often plays: Benoni Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 127 games.
What is Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,080 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon played?
Our database contains 244 games by Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 69 draws, 96 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon?
244 games by Francisco Javier Iglesias Leon 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.