Prepare against Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan
FM · Spain · World #26,127 classical · FIDE ID 2255650
Our database contains 179 games by Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan 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 | 2,010 | 2,275 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 2,136 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,043 | May 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 179 | 70 | 20 | 89 | 39.1% |
| As White | 90 | 35 | 13 | 42 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 89 | 35 | 7 | 47 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 62.2% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 16 | 17.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 8 | 8.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.8% | 42.9% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Montalvan usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 76.0% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's chess games
All 179 games by Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan 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: 70 wins, 20 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 9/1/8 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2002 | Oleg Korneev | 2,568 | 5th Malaga Open | D45 |
| Feb 2002 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,461 | 5th Malaga Open | D00 |
| Oct 2022 | Yingrui Lin | 2,402 | 16th Malaga Open | A64 |
| Feb 2008 | Herwig Pilaj | 2,374 | 11th Malaga Open | D44 |
| Dec 2025 | Aaron Bendayan Claros | 2,286 | 90th ch-ESP | A53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Malaga | 2006 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,126 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-ESP Open | 2005 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
| 88th ch-ESP | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,898 |
| ch-Malaga fin | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
| ch-Malaga City | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| 1st Merida World Heritage Open | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,007 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's chess games?
179 games by Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan, 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 Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan has played.
What does Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan play as White?
As White, Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan play as Black?
As Black, Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan's FIDE rating?
Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan is currently rated 2,010 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,275 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan played?
Our database contains 179 games by Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 20 draws, 89 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan?
179 games by Luis Felipe Jaime Montalvan 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.