Prepare against Josu Tornay Gomez
Spain · World #18,966 classical · FIDE ID 2255812
Our database contains 217 games by Josu Tornay Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josu Tornay Gomez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josu Tornay Gomez 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 | 2,066 | 2,132 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,079 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 217 | 85 | 40 | 92 | 39.2% |
| As White | 102 | 37 | 20 | 45 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 115 | 48 | 20 | 47 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josu Tornay Gomez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josu Tornay Gomez's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 81.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.9% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Gomez usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Gomez usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Gomez usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Gomez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Gomez usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 43.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 20 | 36.4% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 42.5% | 32.4% |
| d5 | 17 | 42.5% | 44.1% |
| f5 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Josu Tornay Gomez's chess games
All 217 games by Josu Tornay Gomez 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: 85 wins, 40 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Stephane Bressac | 2,369 | 28th San Sebastian Gros Open | A01 |
| Apr 2002 | Cristobal Limeres Guiance | 2,242 | Guipuzcoa Mondragon | C00 |
| Sep 2002 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,240 | San Sebastian Taldea Open | C00 |
| Feb 2001 | Jesus Maria Agirretxe San Sebastian | 2,180 | Mondragon Arrasate | B03 |
| May 2002 | Borja Zamarbide Inarrea | 2,177 | Guipuzcoa Mondragon | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Euskadi | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,051 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div Honor | 2018 | 9 | 1 | 2,017 |
| Bassano del Grappa Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,945 |
| Mondragon Arrasate | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 2,012 |
| 6th ch-World Amateur | 2001 | 8 | 7 | – |
| Cattolica Primavera Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 2,047 |
| 13th San Sebastian Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josu Tornay Gomez's chess games?
217 games by Josu Tornay Gomez, 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 Josu Tornay Gomez has played.
What does Josu Tornay Gomez play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Josu Tornay Gomez opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josu Tornay Gomez answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Josu Tornay Gomez play as White?
As White, Josu Tornay Gomez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josu Tornay Gomez play as Black?
As Black, Josu Tornay Gomez most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 115 games.
What is Josu Tornay Gomez's FIDE rating?
Josu Tornay Gomez is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,132 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Josu Tornay Gomez played?
Our database contains 217 games by Josu Tornay Gomez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 40 draws, 92 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josu Tornay Gomez?
217 games by Josu Tornay Gomez 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.