Prepare against Jose Valencia Jimenez
Spain · World #26,286 classical · FIDE ID 2223791
Our database contains 281 games by Jose Valencia Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jose Valencia Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Valencia 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 | 2,009 | 2,162 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,106 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,015 | 2,143 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 113 | 50 | 118 | 40.2% |
| As White | 145 | 61 | 29 | 55 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 136 | 52 | 21 | 63 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Valencia Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Valencia Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 78 | 53.8% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 25.5% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 14.5% | 52.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 4.8% | 35.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues b3 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 43.4% | 52.8% |
| g6 | 33 | 39.8% | 43.9% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.4% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 61.1% | 47.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Jose Valencia Jimenez's chess games
All 281 games by Jose Valencia 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: 113 wins, 50 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A38 | English Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Modern Defense | 38 | 15/5/18 | 39.5% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | Jonathan Cruz | 2,450 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | D46 |
| Aug 2011 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,395 | chT-ESP CECLUB GpB | B01 |
| Jan 2002 | Jose Maria Lerch Gallemi | 2,385 | 3rd Barcelona Rubi Open | A44 |
| Aug 2015 | Amalia Aranaz Murillo | 2,287 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | D34 |
| Aug 2015 | Francesco Sonis | 2,285 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | A56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 40 | 17.5 | 2,075 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 26 | 10 | 2,081 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2024 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,027 |
| 2nd Cerdanyola del Valles | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| 16th Castellar Open | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,276 |
| 15th Foment Martinenc Open A | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| 6th Sabadell Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,124 |
| chT-Catalunya GpB final | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,241 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Valencia Jimenez's chess games?
281 games by Jose Valencia 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 Jose Valencia Jimenez has played.
What does Jose Valencia Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Jose Valencia Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Valencia Jimenez answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jose Valencia Jimenez play as White?
As White, Jose Valencia Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Valencia Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Jose Valencia Jimenez most often plays: Modern Defense (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Jose Valencia Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Jose Valencia Jimenez is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,015 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Jose Valencia Jimenez played?
Our database contains 281 games by Jose Valencia Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 50 draws, 118 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Valencia Jimenez?
281 games by Jose Valencia 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.