Prepare against Ismael Gimenez
CM · Argentina · World #19,203 classical · FIDE ID 103900
When preparing against Ismael Gimenez, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 63 games by Ismael Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ismael Gimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ismael Gimenez 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 | 2,064 | 2,245 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,219 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 34.9% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 7 | 16 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ismael Gimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ismael Gimenez's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 47.1% | 53.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 25.0% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Ismael Gimenez's chess games
All 63 games by Ismael Gimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Edgar Rodrigues | 2,280 | VIII Abierto de Villa Constitucion - Copa ArcelorMittal | B07 |
| May 2017 | Jorge Sabas | 2,229 | Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | A26 |
| Apr 2020 | Ricando Smith | 2,192 | Titled Tue | E63 |
| Apr 2020 | Guilherme Deola Borges | 2,134 | Titled Tue | D10 |
| Apr 2020 | Amina Mezioud | 2,071 | Titled Tue | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,030 |
| Maffeis Memorial | 1993 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| 93rd ch-ARG sf | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,964 |
| Las Varillas Cup Municipalidad | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 15th Cordoba Villa Giardino Open | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,982 |
| Villa Maria U2200 | 2017 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| VIII Abierto de Villa Constitucion - Copa ArcelorMittal | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ismael Gimenez's chess games?
63 games by Ismael Gimenez, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ismael Gimenez has played.
What does Ismael Gimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ismael Gimenez opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ismael Gimenez answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Ismael Gimenez play as White?
As White, Ismael Gimenez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ismael Gimenez play as Black?
As Black, Ismael Gimenez most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ismael Gimenez's FIDE rating?
Ismael Gimenez is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ismael Gimenez played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ismael Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 23 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ismael Gimenez?
63 games by Ismael Gimenez 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.