Prepare against Javier Recuero Guerra
FM · Spain · World #9,902 classical · FIDE ID 2254085
When preparing against Javier Recuero Guerra, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (43%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 46.2% over 26 games.
Our database contains 398 games by Javier Recuero Guerra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Recuero Guerra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Recuero Guerra 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 | 2,336 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,175 | 2,175 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,271 | 2,271 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 398 | 165 | 70 | 163 | 41.5% |
| As White | 193 | 89 | 39 | 65 | 46.1% |
| As Black | 205 | 76 | 31 | 98 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Recuero Guerra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Recuero Guerra's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 157 | 81.3% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 7.8% | 13.3% |
| d4 | 14 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.1% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.0% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Guerra usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Guerra usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Guerra usually continues d4 (71.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 13.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Guerra usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Guerra usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Guerra usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 46.1% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 36 | 31.3% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 15 | 13.0% | 56.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 43.1% | 36.0% |
| f5 | 22 | 37.9% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.2% | 16.7% |
Javier Recuero Guerra's chess games
All 398 games by Javier Recuero Guerra 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: 165 wins, 70 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 11/3/1 | 73.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 16 | 10/1/5 | 62.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/2/9 | 8.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,416 | Titled Tue | A20 |
| May 2020 | Nikolay Milchev | 2,408 | Titled Tue | C60 |
| Mar 2024 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | C18 |
| Jan 2024 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,349 | Titled Tue Early | E60 |
| Jun 2025 | Alexander Zlatin | 2,313 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 132 | 46.5 | 2,061 |
| ch-Asturias | 2003 | 25 | 14.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Asturias U14 | 2001 | 13 | 10 | 2,385 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 9 | 2,390 |
| Santa Olaya Open | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,254 |
| ch-Asturias U12 | 1999 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,300 |
| ch-Asturias Primera A | 2001 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 9th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,336 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Recuero Guerra's chess games?
398 games by Javier Recuero Guerra, 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 Recuero Guerra has played.
What does Javier Recuero Guerra play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Javier Recuero Guerra opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Recuero Guerra answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...f5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Javier Recuero Guerra play as White?
As White, Javier Recuero Guerra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Recuero Guerra play as Black?
As Black, Javier Recuero Guerra most often plays: Dutch Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (16 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Javier Recuero Guerra's FIDE rating?
Javier Recuero Guerra is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,175 in rapid and 2,271 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,336 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Javier Recuero Guerra played?
Our database contains 398 games by Javier Recuero Guerra, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 165 wins, 70 draws, 163 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Recuero Guerra?
398 games by Javier Recuero Guerra 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.