Prepare against Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout
Spain · World #43,665 classical · FIDE ID 2267128
Our database contains 38 games by Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout 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 | 1,919 | 2,016 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,791 | 1,980 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,721 | 1,980 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 23.7% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Jirout usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Jirout usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Jirout usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's chess games
All 38 games by Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B63 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Angel Martin Gonzalez | 2,440 | chT-Asturias | A43 |
| Jan 1998 | C. Fernandez | 2,290 | chT-Asturias | E62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 24 | 8.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-Asturias Preferente 8687 | 1986 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| Tordesillas | 1990 | 4 | 1 | – |
| CAE Preferente | 1989 | 3 | 0 | – |
| chT40-Asturias Preferente | 1999 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-Asturias Primera A 0102 | 2001 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's chess games?
38 games by Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout, from Apr 2007 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 Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout has played.
What does Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,791 in rapid and 1,721 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout played?
Our database contains 38 games by Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (23.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout?
38 games by Juan Carlos Cigales Jirout 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.