Prepare against Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez
Spain · World #37,359 classical · FIDE ID 2211122
When preparing against Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 112 games by Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez 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 | 1,947 | 2,146 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,947 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,040 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 40 | 35 | 37 | 35.7% |
| As White | 58 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 87.9% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.2% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 54.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 83.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 17 | 54.8% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 32.3% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 9.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's chess games
All 112 games by Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 40 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Angel Villajos Librado | 2,120 | ch-Valencia A | E63 |
| Jan 2003 | Jose Luis Sanchis Hernandez | 2,058 | ch-Valencia A | D36 |
| Jan 2009 | David Chacon Flores | 2,055 | Valencia Provincial CA | D46 |
| Jul 2005 | Christian Luis Martinez | 2,037 | 26th Cullera Open | D14 |
| Jan 2003 | Jesus Martinez Martinez | 2,034 | 11th Mislata Open B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Valencia A | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,223 |
| 12th Mislata Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,251 |
| ch-Valencia Provincial | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| ch-Provincial Valencia | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-Manises Provincial | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,108 |
| 11th Mislata Open B | 2003 | 7 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Mislata Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,162 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's chess games?
112 games by Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Manuel Capella Gimenez has played.
What does Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez play as White?
As White, Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez's FIDE rating?
Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez played?
Our database contains 112 games by Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 35 draws, 37 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez?
112 games by Jose Manuel Capella Gimenez 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.