Prepare against Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez
FM · Spain · World #8,431 classical · FIDE ID 2206331
Our database contains 196 games by Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Carlos Sanchez 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 | 2,197 | 2,305 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,240 | Sep 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,283 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 67 | 68 | 61 | 34.2% |
| As White | 95 | 37 | 34 | 24 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 101 | 30 | 34 | 37 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 86.3% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 7 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.3% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 44 | 86.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.8% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's chess games
All 196 games by Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez 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: 67 wins, 68 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Oleg Korneev | 2,600 | 20' Huetor Vega Open | C06 |
| Jan 1999 | Atanas Kolev | 2,550 | Torre de Mengibar | A70 |
| Feb 2011 | Carlos S. Matamoros Franco | 2,545 | 21st Jaen Open | A96 |
| Oct 1999 | Mihai Suba | 2,509 | chT-Andalucia | A97 |
| Jan 1990 | Jesus Maria De La Villa Garcia | 2,475 | ch-ESP | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Andalucia | 1999 | 20 | 13 | 2,431 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-ESP rapid | 2018 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-Jaen | 1997 | 14 | 12 | 2,317 |
| chT-ESP | 1995 | 10 | 4 | 2,317 |
| ch-ESP | 1993 | 10 | 5 | 2,390 |
| ch-Andalucia | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,285 |
| Mancha Real Open | 2001 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's chess games?
196 games by Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez, 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 Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez has played.
What does Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez play as White?
As White, Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (15 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez is currently rated 2,197 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez played?
Our database contains 196 games by Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 68 draws, 61 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Carlos Sanchez Jimenez?
196 games by Juan Carlos Sanchez 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.