Prepare against Javier Amores Gago
Spain · World #14,892 classical · FIDE ID 32004192
Our database contains 220 games by Javier Amores Gago, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Amores Gago's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Amores Gago 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 | 2,107 | 2,175 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,206 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,158 | 2,328 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 77 | 55 | 88 | 35.0% |
| As White | 99 | 46 | 24 | 29 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 121 | 31 | 31 | 59 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 97.0% | 57.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gago usually continues Nc3 (67.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Gago usually continues Nc3 (59.1% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Gago usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 2% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gago usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gago usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 40.3% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 20 | 32.3% | 47.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 24.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 26 | 57.8% | 44.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 15.6% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 8.9% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
Javier Amores Gago's chess games
All 220 games by Javier Amores Gago in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 77 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 15/5/6 | 57.7% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Joachim Thomassen | 2,371 | 37th San Sebastian Open | B51 |
| Jul 2013 | Herman C. Van Riemsdijk | 2,367 | 36th Barbera del Valles Open | B25 |
| Jun 2013 | Victor Manuel Vehi Bach | 2,309 | 15th Foment Martinenc Open A | B23 |
| Jan 2012 | Cristian Fernandez Diaz | 2,287 | ch-Valles Oriental Prel | A21 |
| Nov 2011 | Marc Ortega Serra | 2,234 | 5th Roncana Open A | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-EU blitz | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,232 |
| Mollet IM | 2011 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,956 |
| 10th Sabadell Coral Colon Open | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,170 |
| 1st Mollet del Valles Tancat MC | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| Sant Boi | 2014 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,050 |
| 5th Roncana Open A | 2011 | 8 | 6 | 2,265 |
| Sabadell Coral Colon Open 6th | 2012 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,145 |
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Where can I find Javier Amores Gago's chess games?
220 games by Javier Amores Gago, from Sep 2009 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 Javier Amores Gago has played.
What does Javier Amores Gago play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Javier Amores Gago opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Amores Gago answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Javier Amores Gago play as White?
As White, Javier Amores Gago's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Vienna Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Amores Gago play as Black?
As Black, Javier Amores Gago most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Javier Amores Gago's FIDE rating?
Javier Amores Gago is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,158 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Javier Amores Gago played?
Our database contains 220 games by Javier Amores Gago, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 55 draws, 88 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Amores Gago?
220 games by Javier Amores Gago 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.