Prepare against Santiago Garcia Gimenez
FM · Spain · World #8,036 classical · FIDE ID 32063350
When preparing against Santiago Garcia Gimenez, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%).
Our database contains 182 games by Santiago Garcia Gimenez, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Garcia Gimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Garcia Gimenez 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 | 2,205 | 2,300 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,156 | 2,179 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,125 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 78 | 28 | 76 | 42.9% |
| As White | 83 | 38 | 11 | 34 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 99 | 40 | 17 | 42 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Garcia Gimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Garcia Gimenez's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 79 | 95.2% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nf3 (48.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 88.1% | 58.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 70.0% | 61.9% |
| d5 | 9 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
Santiago Garcia Gimenez's chess games
All 182 games by Santiago Garcia Gimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 28 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D00 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Carles Diaz Camallonga | 2,469 | Alicante Easter Open 5th | C07 |
| Aug 2023 | Javier Moreno Ruiz | 2,416 | ch-ESP Rapid | D87 |
| Aug 2024 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,374 | ch-ESP Rapid | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Sanz Wawer | 2,368 | ch-ESP Rapid | C54 |
| Jul 2020 | Jose Remolar Gallen | 2,361 | Valencian Community | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U18 | 2021 | 27 | 18 | 2,158 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 16 | 10 | 2,234 |
| ch-Provincial Xixona Preferente | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 1,544 |
| ch-ESP Rapid | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,410 |
| 2nd Mutxamel IM | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,245 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,974 |
| chT-ESP Regional U14 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,086 |
| 7th Sitges Sunway | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Garcia Gimenez's chess games?
182 games by Santiago Garcia Gimenez, from Jan 2012 to Aug 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 Santiago Garcia Gimenez has played.
What does Santiago Garcia Gimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Santiago Garcia Gimenez opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Garcia Gimenez answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Santiago Garcia Gimenez play as White?
As White, Santiago Garcia Gimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Garcia Gimenez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Garcia Gimenez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Santiago Garcia Gimenez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Garcia Gimenez is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,156 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Santiago Garcia Gimenez played?
Our database contains 182 games by Santiago Garcia Gimenez, covering Jan 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 28 draws, 76 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Garcia Gimenez?
182 games by Santiago Garcia Gimenez 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.