Prepare against Ivan Varillas Jimenez
Peru · World #25,772 classical · FIDE ID 3837769
When preparing against Ivan Varillas Jimenez, expect 1.e4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (29% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 65 games by Ivan Varillas Jimenez, covering Apr 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Varillas Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Varillas 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 | 2,014 | 2,085 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,987 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,022 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 31 | 15 | 19 | 47.7% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 46.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Varillas Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Varillas Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 39.4% | 65.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 33.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 18.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 54.5% score
- …e5 (64% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 23.8% | 90.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Ivan Varillas Jimenez's chess games
All 65 games by Ivan Varillas Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Nov 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: 31 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D26 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Ilan Schnaider | 2,333 | ch-Pan American U20 | B99 |
| Nov 2023 | Henry Richard Vasquez Vargas | 2,216 | ch-Pan American U20 | B42 |
| Jan 2022 | Juan Wong Pages | 1,933 | ch-South America U18 17th | B35 |
| Jul 2019 | Leonardo Ballesteros Cardenas | 1,925 | ch-Pan American U14 | D20 |
| May 2026 | Merey Mukhametkali | 1,921 | FIDE World University Team Championship 2026 KO Qualifer 1|San Marcos - KBTU | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Pan American U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Pan American U20 | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-PER | 2022 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,602 |
| ch-South America U14 16th | 2019 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,103 |
| Asuncion CIT Open | 2023 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-South America U18 17th | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 2,105 |
| ch-South America | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Lima U12 | 2017 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,897 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Varillas Jimenez's chess games?
65 games by Ivan Varillas Jimenez, from Apr 2016 to Nov 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 Ivan Varillas Jimenez has played.
What does Ivan Varillas Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ivan Varillas Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Varillas Jimenez answers 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ivan Varillas Jimenez play as White?
As White, Ivan Varillas Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Varillas Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Varillas Jimenez most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Ivan Varillas Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Ivan Varillas Jimenez is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Ivan Varillas Jimenez played?
Our database contains 65 games by Ivan Varillas Jimenez, covering Apr 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 15 draws, 19 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Varillas Jimenez?
65 games by Ivan Varillas 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.