Prepare against Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz
Spain · World #75,081 classical · FIDE ID 2271320
When preparing against Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz, expect 1.d4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (45%).
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz 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 | 1,805 | 2,142 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,949 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 42.3% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 56.5% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 57% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Saiz usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Saiz usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Saiz usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Saiz usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Saiz usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Saiz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 36.4% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's chess games
All 52 games by Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - 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: 22 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2003 | Jose Andres Gasco Lahuerta | 2,167 | Valencia Centro Clubs tt | C56 |
| Oct 2003 | Victor Monmeneu Chulia | 2,133 | chT-Manises | A53 |
| Feb 2004 | Pascual Mezquita Broch | 2,095 | Valencia Autonomico North | B01 |
| Nov 2003 | Daniel Plaza Pardo | 2,091 | chT-Manises | E87 |
| Oct 2011 | Cesar Gimenez Menchon | 2,050 | ch-Manises Provincial | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Manises | 2003 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,263 |
| La Pobla de Vallbona Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,139 |
| Autonomico Clubs | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,168 |
| ch-Manises Provincial | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 1,929 |
| Valencia Centro Clubs tt | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,300 |
| Montserrat Open | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Valencia Autonomico North | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,065 |
| Valencia Cup | 2011 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's chess games?
52 games by Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz, from Jan 2004 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 Raul Gimenez Saiz has played.
What does Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz opens with 1.d4 (57% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz answers 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz play as White?
As White, Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz play as Black?
As Black, Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz's FIDE rating?
Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz is currently rated 1,805 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz, covering Jan 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 12 draws, 18 losses (42.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz?
52 games by Jose Raul Gimenez Saiz 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.