Prepare against Jaime Valmana Canto
IM · Spain · World #2,529 classical · FIDE ID 2268990
When preparing against Jaime Valmana Canto, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 754 games by Jaime Valmana Canto, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jaime Valmana Canto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaime Valmana Canto 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 | 2,358 | 2,437 | Sep 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,325 | 2,406 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,249 | 2,380 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 754 | 378 | 153 | 223 | 50.1% |
| As White | 378 | 202 | 81 | 95 | 53.4% |
| As Black | 376 | 176 | 72 | 128 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaime Valmana Canto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaime Valmana Canto's side.
First moves as White (375 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 250 | 66.7% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 50 | 13.3% | 76.0% |
| d4 | 38 | 10.1% | 60.5% |
| c4 | 25 | 6.7% | 64.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 2.4% | 88.9% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Canto usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Canto usually continues d4 (72.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Canto usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 76.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Canto usually continues g3 (84.1% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Canto usually continues g3 (72.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Canto usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 61.6% | 55.5% |
| e6 | 41 | 23.2% | 67.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 4.5% | 68.8% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 89 | 63.1% | 53.4% |
| g6 | 17 | 12.1% | 73.5% |
| d6 | 13 | 9.2% | 65.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 7.8% | 31.8% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
Jaime Valmana Canto's chess games
All 754 games by Jaime Valmana Canto in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 378 wins, 153 draws, 223 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 30 | 12/6/12 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 18/3/4 | 72.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 10/4/3 | 58.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 17/3/8 | 60.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 26 | 17/6/3 | 65.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,682 | chT-ESP Honor Gp2 | C45 |
| Oct 2009 | Ibragim S. Khamrakulov | 2,554 | 74th ch-ESP | B40 |
| Apr 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,533 | 41st La Roda Open | E62 |
| Dec 2018 | Grzegorz Nasuta | 2,530 | 7th Lorca Open | C12 |
| Apr 2011 | Alexis Cabrera Pino | 2,511 | La Roda Open 38th | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 22 | 9.5 | 2,154 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 22 | 9 | 2,204 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 20 | 13 | 2,315 |
| Vitoria-Gasteiz Int Open | 2026 | 18 | 13 | 2,281 |
| Lanzarote Open | 2019 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,263 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2004 | 15 | 12 | 2,233 |
| ch-Valencia A | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,287 |
| ch-Valencia | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,304 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaime Valmana Canto's chess games?
754 games by Jaime Valmana Canto, from Oct 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 Jaime Valmana Canto has played.
What does Jaime Valmana Canto play on the first move as White?
Across 375 games with White in our database, Jaime Valmana Canto opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaime Valmana Canto answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Jaime Valmana Canto play as White?
As White, Jaime Valmana Canto's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Réti Opening (25 games, 72.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaime Valmana Canto play as Black?
As Black, Jaime Valmana Canto most often plays: Indian Defense (28 games, 60.7% win rate); Modern Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 376 games.
What is Jaime Valmana Canto's FIDE rating?
Jaime Valmana Canto is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess, 2,325 in rapid and 2,249 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Sep 2020).
How many games has Jaime Valmana Canto played?
Our database contains 754 games by Jaime Valmana Canto, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 378 wins, 153 draws, 223 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaime Valmana Canto?
754 games by Jaime Valmana Canto 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.