Prepare against Javier Rodriguez Balsategui
Spain · World #29,596 classical · FIDE ID 2205874
When preparing against Javier Rodriguez Balsategui, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Javier Rodriguez Balsategui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Rodriguez Balsategui 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 | 1,988 | 2,250 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,031 | Dec 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 4 | 13 | 14 | 12.9% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 6.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Balsategui usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Balsategui usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (7% of these games) — Balsategui usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Balsategui usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's chess games
All 31 games by Javier Rodriguez Balsategui 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: 4 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Gerardo F Barbero | 2,520 | Benasque Open | C50 |
| Jan 1996 | Juan Carlos Lakunza Oyarbide | 2,250 | chT-Euskadi | A81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Euskadi | 1996 | 13 | 6 | 2,116 |
| ch-ESP | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,060 |
| Aceimar Open | 1995 | 6 | 0.5 | 2,016 |
| Benasque Open | 1993 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,730 |
| Oviedo Rapid 45 | 1992 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-Gallego | 2004 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's chess games?
31 games by Javier Rodriguez Balsategui, 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 Rodriguez Balsategui has played.
What does Javier Rodriguez Balsategui play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Javier Rodriguez Balsategui opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Rodriguez Balsategui answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Javier Rodriguez Balsategui play as White?
As White, Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Rodriguez Balsategui play as Black?
As Black, Javier Rodriguez Balsategui most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Javier Rodriguez Balsategui's FIDE rating?
Javier Rodriguez Balsategui is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Javier Rodriguez Balsategui played?
Our database contains 31 games by Javier Rodriguez Balsategui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 13 draws, 14 losses (12.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Rodriguez Balsategui?
31 games by Javier Rodriguez Balsategui 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.