Prepare against Javier Martinez Soriano
Spain · World #11,457 classical · FIDE ID 24533106
When preparing against Javier Martinez Soriano, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%).
Our database contains 121 games by Javier Martinez Soriano, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Javier Martinez Soriano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Martinez Soriano 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 | 2,149 | 2,179 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 50 | 20 | 51 | 41.3% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 7 | 30 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Martinez Soriano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Martinez Soriano's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| b3 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Soriano usually continues Nf3 (61.9% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Soriano usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Soriano usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Soriano usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Soriano usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 86.7% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 58.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Javier Martinez Soriano's chess games
All 121 games by Javier Martinez Soriano in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Sep 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: 50 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,442 | I Emilio Sanchez Jerez | C45 |
| Sep 2020 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,402 | 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | B43 |
| Aug 2026 | Jaime Valmana Canto | 2,249 | I Blitz Odiseo Chess Masters | C11 |
| Sep 2026 | Paris Francisco Ortega Herrera | 2,242 | Campeonato de España de Aficionados 2026 | ELO 2300 | A01 |
| Jul 2022 | Juan Diego Bermudez Ureba | 2,242 | ch-ESP U16 Rapid | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U16 | 2022 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,995 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2020 | 9 | 7 | 1,959 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,626 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,140 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,273 |
| ch-ESP U16 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,771 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 1,514 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2023 | 7 | 0 | 1,616 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Martinez Soriano's chess games?
121 games by Javier Martinez Soriano, from Jan 2015 to Sep 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 Martinez Soriano has played.
What does Javier Martinez Soriano play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Javier Martinez Soriano opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Martinez Soriano answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Javier Martinez Soriano play as White?
As White, Javier Martinez Soriano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Martinez Soriano play as Black?
As Black, Javier Martinez Soriano most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Javier Martinez Soriano's FIDE rating?
Javier Martinez Soriano is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Javier Martinez Soriano played?
Our database contains 121 games by Javier Martinez Soriano, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 20 draws, 51 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Martinez Soriano?
121 games by Javier Martinez Soriano 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.