Prepare against Javier Corral Sierra
Spain · World #30,751 classical · FIDE ID 2225131
Our database contains 105 games by Javier Corral Sierra, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Corral Sierra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Corral Sierra 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 | 1,981 | 2,215 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 49 | 11 | 45 | 46.7% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 5 | 23 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 23 | 6 | 22 | 45.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Corral Sierra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Corral Sierra's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 23 | 42.6% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 40.7% | 54.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 11.1% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 43% of White games, 56.5% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Sierra usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Sierra usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Sierra usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Sierra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sierra usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sierra usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 13.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 85.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Javier Corral Sierra's chess games
All 105 games by Javier Corral Sierra in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 49 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,444 | 41st San Sebastian Open | B20 |
| Mar 2010 | Patxi Martikorena Endara | 2,423 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | B41 |
| Jan 2009 | Carlos Nava Pereda | 2,288 | chT-Vasco | A81 |
| Mar 2018 | Mairelys Delgado Crespo | 2,250 | 41st San Sebastian Open | E05 |
| Dec 2004 | Juan Carlos Lakunza Oyarbide | 2,245 | ch-Guipuzkoa | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2018 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,029 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open | 1996 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| 6th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,171 |
| San Sebastian Nagusia Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-Guipuzcoa | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,121 |
| ch-Euskadi | 1995 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,138 |
| 7th Ortigueira Open | 2008 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Corral Sierra's chess games?
105 games by Javier Corral Sierra, from Jul 2003 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 Corral Sierra has played.
What does Javier Corral Sierra play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Javier Corral Sierra opens with 1.Nf3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Corral Sierra answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Javier Corral Sierra play as White?
As White, Javier Corral Sierra's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Corral Sierra play as Black?
As Black, Javier Corral Sierra most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Javier Corral Sierra's FIDE rating?
Javier Corral Sierra is currently rated 1,981 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,215 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Javier Corral Sierra played?
Our database contains 105 games by Javier Corral Sierra, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Corral Sierra?
105 games by Javier Corral Sierra 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.