Prepare against Javier Nieves Cabanes
Spain · World #9,363 classical · FIDE ID 22245707
When preparing against Javier Nieves Cabanes, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 41.2% over 17 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Javier Nieves Cabanes, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Nieves Cabanes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Nieves Cabanes 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 | 2,180 | 2,248 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,078 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,121 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 96 | 46 | 99 | 39.8% |
| As White | 122 | 53 | 27 | 42 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 20 | 57 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Nieves Cabanes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Nieves Cabanes's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 83 | 68.0% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 18.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Cabanes usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 66.7% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 8 | 14.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 8.8% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 87.5% | 44.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Javier Nieves Cabanes's chess games
All 241 games by Javier Nieves Cabanes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 96 wins, 46 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 20 | 9/2/9 | 45.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A09 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Francisco Sanchez Saez | 2,359 | 7th Quart de Poblet Open | A49 |
| Aug 2018 | Aaron Alonso Garcia | 2,321 | 6th Quart de Poblet Open | A47 |
| Nov 2014 | Javier Longa Yauca | 2,284 | 13th Benidorm Open U2300 | A47 |
| Nov 2014 | Jose Torres Sanchez | 2,277 | ch-Valencia Provincial | C00 |
| Aug 2018 | Slobodan Kovacevic | 2,276 | 6th Quart de Poblet Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,036 |
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 13 | 8 | 2,179 |
| chT-ESP U16 | 2012 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Valencia Autonomico U18 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,761 |
| Valencia Manises-B | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,141 |
| 6th Quart de Poblet Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,256 |
| 2nd Xativa Murta Open | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 2,148 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 2,216 |
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Where can I find Javier Nieves Cabanes's chess games?
241 games by Javier Nieves Cabanes, from Apr 2009 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 Nieves Cabanes has played.
What does Javier Nieves Cabanes play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Javier Nieves Cabanes opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Nieves Cabanes answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Javier Nieves Cabanes play as White?
As White, Javier Nieves Cabanes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Nieves Cabanes play as Black?
As Black, Javier Nieves Cabanes most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Javier Nieves Cabanes's FIDE rating?
Javier Nieves Cabanes is currently rated 2,180 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Javier Nieves Cabanes played?
Our database contains 241 games by Javier Nieves Cabanes, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 46 draws, 99 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Nieves Cabanes?
241 games by Javier Nieves Cabanes 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.