Prepare against Francisco Jimenez Bernal
Spain · World #8,682 classical · FIDE ID 2209730
Our database contains 92 games by Francisco Jimenez Bernal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Jimenez Bernal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Jimenez Bernal 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 | 2,192 | 2,250 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,214 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 36 | 22 | 34 | 39.1% |
| As White | 47 | 23 | 9 | 15 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Jimenez Bernal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Jimenez Bernal's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 59.6% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 19.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 5 | 10.6% | 70.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 10.6% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bernal usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bernal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 89.7% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 78.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Francisco Jimenez Bernal's chess games
All 92 games by Francisco Jimenez Bernal 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: 36 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Alejandro Alvarado Diaz | 2,441 | 81st ch-ESP | E92 |
| Aug 2016 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,414 | 81st ch-ESP | A57 |
| Aug 2022 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,395 | 87th ch-ESP | E95 |
| Aug 2022 | Enrique Alvarez Fernandez | 2,344 | 87th ch-ESP | D13 |
| Aug 1998 | Rafael Gonzalez Custodio | 2,210 | ch-ESP | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Jaen | 2022 | 10 | 8 | 2,213 |
| 83rd ch-ESP | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,119 |
| ch-ESP | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,214 |
| 7th ch-Iberoamerican | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,119 |
| chA-Andalucia | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,229 |
| 87th ch-ESP | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,331 |
| Almeria Indalo Open | 2015 | 7 | 6 | 2,225 |
| ch-Albacete Primera | 1994 | 7 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Jimenez Bernal's chess games?
92 games by Francisco Jimenez Bernal, 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 Jimenez Bernal has played.
What does Francisco Jimenez Bernal play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Francisco Jimenez Bernal opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Jimenez Bernal answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Francisco Jimenez Bernal play as White?
As White, Francisco Jimenez Bernal's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Jimenez Bernal play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Jimenez Bernal most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Francisco Jimenez Bernal's FIDE rating?
Francisco Jimenez Bernal is currently rated 2,192 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Francisco Jimenez Bernal played?
Our database contains 92 games by Francisco Jimenez Bernal, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 22 draws, 34 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Jimenez Bernal?
92 games by Francisco Jimenez Bernal 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.