Prepare against Lester Jimenez
NIC · World #32,870 classical · FIDE ID 6101348
When preparing against Lester Jimenez, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 37 games by Lester Jimenez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lester Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lester 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 | 1,970 | 1,986 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,986 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,053 | Sep 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 37.8% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lester Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lester Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …g6 (100% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Lester Jimenez's chess games
All 37 games by Lester Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Gabriel Ivan Sanchez | 2,170 | Managua Hurtado Memorial | B08 |
| Feb 2020 | William Alfaro Caracas | 2,103 | ch-NCA sf | A05 |
| Nov 2019 | Jose Espinoza | 2,085 | chT-NCA Final | B08 |
| Feb 2020 | Rommel Velasquez | 1,988 | ch-NCA Fase 2 | B30 |
| Jan 2020 | Jofran David Mondragon Meynard | 1,954 | ch-NCA Fase 2 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NCA Primera Division | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,029 |
| chT-NCA Final | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,960 |
| 19th Managua Gomez Argenal Memorial | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,327 |
| ch-NCA sf | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,943 |
| Managua Hurtado Memorial | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 1,974 |
| ch-NCA Fase 2 | 2020 | 3 | 3 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lester Jimenez's chess games?
37 games by Lester Jimenez, from Jul 2009 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 Lester Jimenez has played.
What does Lester Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Lester Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lester Jimenez answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games).
What openings does Lester Jimenez play as White?
As White, Lester Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lester Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Lester Jimenez most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lester Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Lester Jimenez is currently rated 1,970 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Lester Jimenez played?
Our database contains 37 games by Lester Jimenez, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 14 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lester Jimenez?
37 games by Lester 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.