Prepare against Joaquin Jimenez
CM · Argentina · World #14,321 classical · FIDE ID 109860
Our database contains 606 games by Joaquin Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Jimenez 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 | 2,112 | 2,288 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,234 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,212 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 606 | 280 | 110 | 216 | 46.2% |
| As White | 302 | 146 | 53 | 103 | 48.3% |
| As Black | 304 | 134 | 57 | 113 | 44.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (302 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 197 | 65.2% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 43 | 14.2% | 74.4% |
| c4 | 34 | 11.3% | 54.4% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 9.3% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 74.4% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (72.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 73 | 51.8% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 44 | 31.2% | 43.2% |
| c5 | 12 | 8.5% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.8% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 85 | 75.9% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 14 | 12.5% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 80.0% |
| b5 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Joaquin Jimenez's chess games
All 606 games by Joaquin Jimenez 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: 280 wins, 110 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 39 | 15/5/19 | 38.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A26 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E11 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,564 | Titled Tue Late | E18 |
| Apr 2018 | Robert Hungaski | 2,519 | Corrientes Open | D31 |
| Jan 2023 | Vlad-Cristian Jianu | 2,518 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Jan 2023 | Shreyas Royal | 2,456 | Titled Tue Early | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 270 | 119 | 2,180 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2015 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,257 |
| 20th Rio Grande Domingo Open | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,107 |
| Asuncion Paniagua Memorial | 2011 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
| Asuncion 04 | 2011 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| Corrientes Open | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-D | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 79th ch-ARG | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Jimenez's chess games?
606 games by Joaquin Jimenez, 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 Joaquin Jimenez has played.
What does Joaquin Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 302 games with White in our database, Joaquin Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Jimenez answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Jimenez play as White?
As White, Joaquin Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 302 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Jimenez most often plays: Italian Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 304 games.
What is Joaquin Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Jimenez is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Joaquin Jimenez played?
Our database contains 606 games by Joaquin Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 280 wins, 110 draws, 216 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Jimenez?
606 games by Joaquin Jimenez 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.