Prepare against Jose Luis Guijarro Galan
Spain · World #16,607 classical · FIDE ID 32004478
Our database contains 170 games by Jose Luis Guijarro Galan, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Luis Guijarro Galan 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 | 2,089 | 2,263 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,110 | 2,156 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,175 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 100 | 33 | 37 | 58.8% |
| As White | 87 | 53 | 13 | 21 | 60.9% |
| As Black | 83 | 47 | 20 | 16 | 56.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 86 | 98.9% | 68.6% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 68.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Galan usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Galan usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Galan usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.b4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Galan usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 78.1% | 72.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 21.9% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 50.0% | 63.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 33.3% | 85.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 13.3% | 87.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's chess games
All 170 games by Jose Luis Guijarro Galan in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 100 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Alejandro Franco Alonso | 2,504 | ch-Euskadi | E05 |
| May 2012 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,388 | 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | E05 |
| Apr 2010 | Daniel Almeida Toledano | 2,367 | 33rd San Sebastian Open | C11 |
| Apr 2010 | David Astasio Lopez | 2,303 | ch-Euskadi | A08 |
| Apr 2010 | Carlos Varas | 2,254 | ch-Euskadi | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2013 | 21 | 12 | 2,290 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa | 2014 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Donostia Gipuzkoa | 2013 | 14 | 10 | 2,206 |
| 20th San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 6 | 2,238 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 21st | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 2,006 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,202 |
| 11th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,138 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Inigo Argandona Riveiro (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's chess games?
170 games by Jose Luis Guijarro Galan, from Jul 2009 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 Jose Luis Guijarro Galan has played.
What does Jose Luis Guijarro Galan play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Jose Luis Guijarro Galan opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Luis Guijarro Galan answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Jose Luis Guijarro Galan play as White?
As White, Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Luis Guijarro Galan play as Black?
As Black, Jose Luis Guijarro Galan most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Jose Luis Guijarro Galan's FIDE rating?
Jose Luis Guijarro Galan is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,110 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jose Luis Guijarro Galan played?
Our database contains 170 games by Jose Luis Guijarro Galan, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 33 draws, 37 losses (58.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Luis Guijarro Galan?
170 games by Jose Luis Guijarro Galan 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.