Prepare against Javier Longa Yauca
Peru · World #6,877 classical · FIDE ID 3800806
When preparing against Javier Longa Yauca, expect 1.d4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 657 games by Javier Longa Yauca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Longa Yauca's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Longa Yauca 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 | 2,227 | 2,367 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,295 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,203 | 2,277 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 657 | 367 | 132 | 158 | 55.9% |
| As White | 340 | 207 | 58 | 75 | 60.9% |
| As Black | 317 | 160 | 74 | 83 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Longa Yauca's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Longa Yauca's side.
First moves as White (340 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 248 | 72.9% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 55 | 16.2% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 26 | 7.6% | 86.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nf3 (59.6% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nc3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Yauca usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 29.8% | 60.4% |
| Nf6 | 43 | 26.7% | 69.8% |
| e6 | 42 | 26.1% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 11 | 6.8% | 68.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 3.7% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 91 | 84.3% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 12 | 11.1% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Javier Longa Yauca's chess games
All 657 games by Javier Longa Yauca in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 367 wins, 132 draws, 158 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 44 | 19/8/17 | 43.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 38 | 24/7/7 | 63.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 19/4/6 | 65.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 10/2/4 | 62.5% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 40 | 26/5/9 | 65.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 34 | 22/6/6 | 64.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 17 | 2/8/7 | 11.8% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Aleksandr Veingold | 2,476 | 19th Collado Villalba Open A | E15 |
| Jul 2005 | Vladimir Petkov | 2,475 | 06th Galapagar Open | D36 |
| Aug 2017 | Ivan Valles Moreno | 2,435 | 34th Collado Villalba Open A | A16 |
| Feb 2019 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,393 | chT-Madrid 1819 | C11 |
| Mar 2015 | Leonid Bass | 2,391 | chT-Madrid 1415 | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid | 2022 | 33 | 21.5 | 2,402 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-PER | 1999 | 16 | 11 | 2,415 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,107 |
| Lima Open | 1999 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,515 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,260 |
| ch-Madrid 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,157 |
| chT-PER | 2000 | 11 | 8 | 2,405 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Javier Moreno Ruiz (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Longa Yauca's chess games?
657 games by Javier Longa Yauca, from Apr 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 Longa Yauca has played.
What does Javier Longa Yauca play on the first move as White?
Across 340 games with White in our database, Javier Longa Yauca opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Longa Yauca answers 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Javier Longa Yauca play as White?
As White, Javier Longa Yauca's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (44 games, 43.2% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 63.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (29 games, 65.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 340 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Longa Yauca play as Black?
As Black, Javier Longa Yauca most often plays: Alekhine Defense (40 games, 65.0% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 64.7% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 11.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 317 games.
What is Javier Longa Yauca's FIDE rating?
Javier Longa Yauca is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,203 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Javier Longa Yauca played?
Our database contains 657 games by Javier Longa Yauca, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 367 wins, 132 draws, 158 losses (55.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Longa Yauca?
657 games by Javier Longa Yauca 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.