Prepare against Roberto Gimeno Higueras
Spain · World #10,492 classical · FIDE ID 2258420
Our database contains 199 games by Roberto Gimeno Higueras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roberto Gimeno Higueras's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roberto Gimeno Higueras 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 | 2,162 | 2,219 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,179 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,180 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 199 | 70 | 45 | 84 | 35.2% |
| As White | 96 | 37 | 25 | 34 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 103 | 33 | 20 | 50 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roberto Gimeno Higueras's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roberto Gimeno Higueras's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 70.8% | 49.3% |
| b4 | 27 | 28.1% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Higueras usually continues c3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Higueras usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Higueras usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 28% of White games, 57.4% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Higueras usually continues Bb2 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Higueras usually continues Bb2 (43.8% score)
- …a5 (11% of these games) — Higueras usually continues b5 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 47 | 78.3% | 46.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Roberto Gimeno Higueras's chess games
All 199 games by Roberto Gimeno Higueras 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, 45 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Juan Antonio Toledano Llinares | 2,344 | Cullera Open A | B56 |
| Aug 2004 | Carlos Ferron Garcia | 2,314 | 12th Mislata Open | A00 |
| Dec 2003 | Carlos Eloy Carbonell Bofill | 2,279 | 4th Silla Open | A04 |
| Aug 2005 | Jose Manuel Pavia Miralles | 2,268 | 13th Mislata Open | D41 |
| Oct 2005 | Ignacio Rodriguez Gonzalez | 2,244 | ch-ESP U18 | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullera Open A | 2007 | 15 | 8 | 2,139 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| Cullera Autonomico U16 | 2003 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,271 |
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,297 |
| Valencia Paterna Gp-B 2nd | 2021 | 7 | 0 | 2,007 |
| Online Chess Stars Gp-B | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,409 |
| Autonomico Clubs | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,355 |
| 26th Cullera Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roberto Gimeno Higueras's chess games?
199 games by Roberto Gimeno Higueras, 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 Roberto Gimeno Higueras has played.
What does Roberto Gimeno Higueras play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Roberto Gimeno Higueras opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.b4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roberto Gimeno Higueras answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Roberto Gimeno Higueras play as White?
As White, Roberto Gimeno Higueras's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roberto Gimeno Higueras play as Black?
As Black, Roberto Gimeno Higueras most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Roberto Gimeno Higueras's FIDE rating?
Roberto Gimeno Higueras is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,219 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Roberto Gimeno Higueras played?
Our database contains 199 games by Roberto Gimeno Higueras, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 45 draws, 84 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roberto Gimeno Higueras?
199 games by Roberto Gimeno Higueras 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.