Prepare against Santiago Garcia Jimenez
Spain · World #4,152 classical · FIDE ID 24543241
Our database contains 74 games by Santiago Garcia Jimenez, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Santiago Garcia Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Santiago Garcia 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 | 2,299 | 2,299 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,186 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,138 | 2,146 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 30 | 17 | 27 | 40.5% |
| As White | 32 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 42 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Santiago Garcia Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Santiago Garcia Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 14 | 43.8% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 44% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 36.4% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 27.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Santiago Garcia Jimenez's chess games
All 74 games by Santiago Garcia Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Juan Alberto Gomez Aguirre | 2,331 | LIGA ANDALUZA 2026.FASE FINAL DIVISION DE HONOR | B12 |
| Aug 2018 | Javier Chueca Lorente | 2,156 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | B38 |
| Oct 2020 | Luis Segura Santos | 2,118 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B90 |
| Jul 2022 | Urtzi Buijs Martin | 2,041 | 47th Seville Open | C30 |
| Apr 2025 | Victor Fernandez Cano | 2,037 | 51st La Roda Open | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Seville City Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 2,114 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,024 |
| 51st La Roda Open | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
| 2nd Zujar Villa Termal Blitz | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,177 |
| ch-Seville City Rapid | 2023 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,100 |
| ch-Seville | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,939 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Santiago Garcia Jimenez's chess games?
74 games by Santiago Garcia Jimenez, from Aug 2015 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 Jimenez has played.
What does Santiago Garcia Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Santiago Garcia Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.c4 (44% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Santiago Garcia Jimenez answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Santiago Garcia Jimenez play as White?
As White, Santiago Garcia Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Santiago Garcia Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Santiago Garcia Jimenez most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Santiago Garcia Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Santiago Garcia Jimenez is currently rated 2,299 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,138 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,299 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Santiago Garcia Jimenez played?
Our database contains 74 games by Santiago Garcia Jimenez, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Santiago Garcia Jimenez?
74 games by Santiago Garcia 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.