Prepare against Javier Baeza Escudero
Spain · World #57,427 classical · FIDE ID 2297906
Our database contains 343 games by Javier Baeza Escudero, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Baeza Escudero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Baeza Escudero 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 | 1,865 | 2,054 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,865 | 2,028 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 343 | 149 | 53 | 141 | 43.4% |
| As White | 172 | 78 | 26 | 68 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 171 | 71 | 27 | 73 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Baeza Escudero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Baeza Escudero's side.
First moves as White (172 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 76.2% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 39 | 22.7% | 42.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Escudero usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Escudero usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Escudero usually continues d4 (80.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Escudero usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Escudero usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Escudero usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 39.5% | 51.5% |
| c5 | 34 | 39.5% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 20.9% | 52.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 50.9% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 47.3% | 53.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Javier Baeza Escudero's chess games
All 343 games by Javier Baeza Escudero in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 149 wins, 53 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A24 | English Opening | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Antonio Benitez Robles | 2,613 | 1st Madrid Codes Mem | C16 |
| Jan 2013 | Gerben Veltkamp | 2,200 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | D20 |
| Aug 2012 | Alberto Pastor Alonso De Prado | 2,172 | 29th Collado Villalba Open A | D06 |
| May 2018 | Levon Mkrtchyan | 2,141 | ch-Madrid sf | C14 |
| Feb 2006 | Amilcar Alvarez Abejon | 2,125 | Madrid | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2022 | 46 | 27 | 1,813 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-A | 2020 | 26 | 16.5 | 1,950 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 14 | 6 | 1,955 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2012 | 13 | 4 | 1,872 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,017 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4 | 2,040 |
| 11th Madrid Pueblo Nuevo | 2006 | 9 | 4 | 1,639 |
| ch-Madrid | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Baeza Escudero's chess games?
343 games by Javier Baeza Escudero, from Jul 2006 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 Baeza Escudero has played.
What does Javier Baeza Escudero play on the first move as White?
Across 172 games with White in our database, Javier Baeza Escudero opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Baeza Escudero answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (51% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games).
What openings does Javier Baeza Escudero play as White?
As White, Javier Baeza Escudero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 172 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Baeza Escudero play as Black?
As Black, Javier Baeza Escudero most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Javier Baeza Escudero's FIDE rating?
Javier Baeza Escudero is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,865 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Javier Baeza Escudero played?
Our database contains 343 games by Javier Baeza Escudero, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 149 wins, 53 draws, 141 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Baeza Escudero?
343 games by Javier Baeza Escudero 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.