Prepare against Juan del Arco Gimeno
Spain · World #65,393 classical · FIDE ID 2211130
When preparing against Juan del Arco Gimeno, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 15.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Juan del Arco Gimeno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan del Arco Gimeno's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan del Arco Gimeno 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 | 1,837 | 2,135 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 46 | 31 | 69 | 31.5% |
| As White | 63 | 21 | 14 | 28 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 25 | 17 | 41 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan del Arco Gimeno's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan del Arco Gimeno's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 98.4% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Gimeno usually continues Nf3 (22.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Gimeno usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Gimeno usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Gimeno usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 44 | 83.0% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 13.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 38.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Juan del Arco Gimeno's chess games
All 146 games by Juan del Arco Gimeno 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: 46 wins, 31 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 20 | 3/3/14 | 15.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 13/6/19 | 34.2% |
| E73 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Victor Rodriguez Herreros | 2,300 | chT-Autonomico | B07 |
| Jan 2004 | Francisco Morato Tent | 2,120 | Valencia Autonomico Center | C55 |
| Nov 2010 | Juan Vicente Frances Saez | 2,078 | ch-Provincial Gandia Preferente | B09 |
| Jan 2003 | Sergio Tortosa Fito | 2,056 | chT-VLC CS Preferente | B53 |
| Jul 2010 | Jesus Gerona Maura | 2,044 | 13th Cullera Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Autonomico | 1997 | 14 | 5 | 2,104 |
| Valencia Open A | 1994 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,018 |
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 10 | 4 | 1,993 |
| ch-Valencia Absoluto | 1996 | 8 | 3.5 | – |
| Burjasot Absoluto Open | 1997 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,046 |
| 1st Sueca Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,685 |
| ch-Valencia Super Preferente | 1994 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan del Arco Gimeno's chess games?
146 games by Juan del Arco Gimeno, 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 Juan del Arco Gimeno has played.
What does Juan del Arco Gimeno play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Juan del Arco Gimeno opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan del Arco Gimeno answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Juan del Arco Gimeno play as White?
As White, Juan del Arco Gimeno's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 15.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan del Arco Gimeno play as Black?
As Black, Juan del Arco Gimeno most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Juan del Arco Gimeno's FIDE rating?
Juan del Arco Gimeno is currently rated 1,837 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Juan del Arco Gimeno played?
Our database contains 146 games by Juan del Arco Gimeno, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 31 draws, 69 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan del Arco Gimeno?
146 games by Juan del Arco Gimeno 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.