Prepare against Jonathan Cid Royo
Spain · World #13,894 classical · FIDE ID 2207834
When preparing against Jonathan Cid Royo, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 150 games by Jonathan Cid Royo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonathan Cid Royo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonathan Cid Royo 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 | 2,117 | 2,257 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 46 | 44 | 60 | 30.7% |
| As White | 68 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 30.9% |
| As Black | 82 | 25 | 22 | 35 | 30.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonathan Cid Royo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonathan Cid Royo's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Royo usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Royo usually continues d4 (65.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Royo usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 61.8% | 40.5% |
| d5 | 12 | 35.3% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 93.8% | 48.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Jonathan Cid Royo's chess games
All 150 games by Jonathan Cid Royo 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: 46 wins, 44 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Diego Adla | 2,460 | 10th Ardid Memorial Open | C77 |
| Apr 2002 | Rufino Camarena Gimenez | 2,358 | ch-ESP Universities | D26 |
| Jan 1998 | Jesus Baron Rodriguez | 2,350 | Aragon Autonomico Open | B49 |
| Jan 1997 | Jorge Rojo Gomez | 2,305 | Murcia Open | C12 |
| Jan 1998 | Enrique Gavin Roche | 2,240 | Aragon Autonomico Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 21 | 12 | 2,283 |
| ch-Aragon | 1994 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,155 |
| Aragon Autonomico Open | 1998 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,516 |
| Zaragoza Casablanca | 1992 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,291 |
| ARAEQ1 Open | 1997 | 7 | 3 | 2,247 |
| chT-Autonomico | 2005 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonathan Cid Royo's chess games?
150 games by Jonathan Cid Royo, 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 Jonathan Cid Royo has played.
What does Jonathan Cid Royo play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Jonathan Cid Royo opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonathan Cid Royo answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Jonathan Cid Royo play as White?
As White, Jonathan Cid Royo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonathan Cid Royo play as Black?
As Black, Jonathan Cid Royo most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Jonathan Cid Royo's FIDE rating?
Jonathan Cid Royo is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,257 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jonathan Cid Royo played?
Our database contains 150 games by Jonathan Cid Royo, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 44 draws, 60 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonathan Cid Royo?
150 games by Jonathan Cid Royo 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.