Prepare against Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo
Spain · World #95,547 classical · FIDE ID 24564290
When preparing against Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (43%).
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo 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 | 1,743 | 1,760 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,710 | 1,710 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 31.4% |
| As White | 20 | 5 | 4 | 11 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
| e4 | 5 | 25.0% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Urquijo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's chess games
All 35 games by Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E14 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | R Sagar Anjali | 1,792 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | E92 |
| Jan 2019 | Romain Christophe-hayot | 1,729 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Rafael Alberto Lopez Diaz | 1,687 | Gibraltar Amateur Open B | A45 |
| Jan 2020 | Freddie Poggio | 1,680 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | D05 |
| Jan 2020 | Marianne Krause | 1,609 | Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Amateur Open B | 2019 | 20 | 8.5 | 1,682 |
| ch-Andalucia B | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,561 |
| Gibraltar Amateur Open A | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,356 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open A | 2020 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
| Gibraltar Amateurs Open B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,416 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's chess games?
35 games by Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo, from Mar 2016 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 Manuel Jimenez Urquijo has played.
What does Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo play as White?
As White, Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo play as Black?
As Black, Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo most often plays: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo's FIDE rating?
Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,710 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,760 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo played?
Our database contains 35 games by Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 9 draws, 15 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo?
35 games by Juan Manuel Jimenez Urquijo 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.