Prepare against Joan Jimenez Sanchez
Spain · World #111,455 classical · FIDE ID 2292220
When preparing against Joan Jimenez Sanchez, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 64 games by Joan Jimenez Sanchez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Jimenez Sanchez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Jimenez Sanchez 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 | 1,697 | 1,903 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 28.1% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 34 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Jimenez Sanchez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Jimenez Sanchez's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 48.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Sanchez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Joan Jimenez Sanchez's chess games
All 64 games by Joan Jimenez Sanchez in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 18 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Jorge Manuel Munoz Lozano | 1,747 | 47th Barcelona Tres Peons D | B06 |
| May 2024 | Jordi Rodriguez Batuecas | 1,709 | 24th Foment Martinenc Open B | C89 |
| Apr 2014 | Albert Claria Martinez | 1,700 | 7th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | C47 |
| Feb 2013 | Joan Tortosa Moros | 1,696 | 15th Barcelona Tres Peons Open B | C77 |
| Jan 2013 | Oriol Buisan Arnau | 1,679 | 15th Barcelona Tres Peons Open B | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Barcelona La Lira B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,715 |
| 150th Barcelona Anniversary 2 | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,808 |
| 7th Barcelona Primavera La Lira Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,639 |
| 24th Foment Martinenc Open B | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,758 |
| 15th Barcelona Tres Peons Open B | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,660 |
| 48th Barcelona Tres Peons | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,537 |
| 47th Barcelona Tres Peons D | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,765 |
| 24th Palafrugell Gelpi Memorial | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,750 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Jimenez Sanchez's chess games?
64 games by Joan Jimenez Sanchez, from Oct 2005 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 Joan Jimenez Sanchez has played.
What does Joan Jimenez Sanchez play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Joan Jimenez Sanchez opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Jimenez Sanchez answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Joan Jimenez Sanchez play as White?
As White, Joan Jimenez Sanchez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Jimenez Sanchez play as Black?
As Black, Joan Jimenez Sanchez most often plays: Budapest Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Joan Jimenez Sanchez's FIDE rating?
Joan Jimenez Sanchez is currently rated 1,697 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Joan Jimenez Sanchez played?
Our database contains 64 games by Joan Jimenez Sanchez, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 22 draws, 24 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Jimenez Sanchez?
64 games by Joan Jimenez Sanchez 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.