Prepare against Javier Buenafe Moya
FM · Spain · World #9,913 classical · FIDE ID 2206412
When preparing against Javier Buenafe Moya, expect 1.c4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 700 games by Javier Buenafe Moya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Buenafe Moya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Buenafe Moya 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 | 2,171 | 2,312 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,147 | 2,202 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,274 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 700 | 285 | 114 | 301 | 40.7% |
| As White | 350 | 155 | 58 | 137 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 350 | 130 | 56 | 164 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Buenafe Moya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Buenafe Moya's side.
First moves as White (347 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 238 | 68.6% | 52.5% |
| e4 | 82 | 23.6% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 1.4% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 69% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Moya usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Moya usually continues Nc3 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Moya usually continues Nf3 (32.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Moya usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Moya usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Moya usually continues d4 (72.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 124 | 70.5% | 43.1% |
| c5 | 43 | 24.4% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 94 | 88.7% | 45.2% |
| d5 | 10 | 9.4% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Javier Buenafe Moya's chess games
All 700 games by Javier Buenafe Moya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 285 wins, 114 draws, 301 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 75 | 39/10/26 | 52.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 66 | 29/9/28 | 43.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 12/4/10 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 19 | 8/4/7 | 42.1% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 32 | 12/2/18 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 11/5/10 | 42.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 24 | 8/2/14 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 7/3/11 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,501 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Nov 2023 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,488 | Titled Tue Late | D05 |
| Apr 2024 | Mika Karttunen | 2,479 | Titled Tue Late | C72 |
| Aug 2019 | H James Plaskett | 2,474 | 2nd Quart Poblet Open Blitz | D38 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 360 | 143.5 | 2,139 |
| chT-Autonomico | 1997 | 24 | 17 | 2,371 |
| Montserrat Open | 2025 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,167 |
| chT-ESP | 2000 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,183 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| 47th Mislata Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 1st Manises | 2004 | 9 | 2 | 1,823 |
| 2nd Quart Poblet Open Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Buenafe Moya's chess games?
700 games by Javier Buenafe Moya, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Buenafe Moya has played.
What does Javier Buenafe Moya play on the first move as White?
Across 347 games with White in our database, Javier Buenafe Moya opens with 1.c4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Buenafe Moya answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Javier Buenafe Moya play as White?
As White, Javier Buenafe Moya's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (75 games, 52.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (66 games, 43.9% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (26 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 350 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Buenafe Moya play as Black?
As Black, Javier Buenafe Moya most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (32 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Javier Buenafe Moya's FIDE rating?
Javier Buenafe Moya is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,147 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,312 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Javier Buenafe Moya played?
Our database contains 700 games by Javier Buenafe Moya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 285 wins, 114 draws, 301 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Buenafe Moya?
700 games by Javier Buenafe Moya 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.