Prepare against Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana
Spain · World #133,005 classical · FIDE ID 32006330
When preparing against Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (61%).
Our database contains 128 games by Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana 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 | 1,639 | 1,733 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,627 | 1,732 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,729 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 53 | 13 | 62 | 41.4% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 6 | 23 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 21 | 7 | 39 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 91.8% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Lana usually continues Nf3 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Lana usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Lana usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Lana usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Lana usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 74.3% | 34.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 20.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 60.9% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 39.1% | 33.3% |
Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana's chess games
All 128 games by Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 53 wins, 13 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Emiliano Sanchez Gomez | 1,933 | 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | A45 |
| Aug 2017 | Francisco Olias Munoz | 1,865 | 34th Collado Villalba Open B | B34 |
| Jun 2013 | Gustavo Ore Leon | 1,856 | 20th Madrid San Viator Open | E01 |
| Mar 2014 | Isaac Begona Ortiz | 1,784 | 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | A89 |
| May 2011 | Gregorio Moreno Zamora | 1,780 | 16th Madrid San Viator Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Madrid San Viator Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,770 |
| 6th Madrid Chamartin Open | 2017 | 9 | 2 | 1,639 |
| 16th Madrid San Viator Open | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 30th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,544 |
| 26th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,645 |
| 18th Madrid San Viator Open | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,704 |
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Where can I find Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana's chess games?
128 games by Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana, from Jul 2011 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 Yaniz Lana has played.
What does Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (61% of games), 1...d5 (39% of games).
What openings does Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana play as White?
As White, Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana's FIDE rating?
Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,627 in rapid and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,733 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana played?
Our database contains 128 games by Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 13 draws, 62 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana?
128 games by Francisco Javier Yaniz Lana 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.