Prepare against Javier Valera Espejo
Spain · World #42,517 classical · FIDE ID 24538817
Our database contains 36 games by Javier Valera Espejo, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Javier Valera Espejo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javier Valera Espejo 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 | 1,924 | 1,985 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,922 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,717 | 1,717 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 13 | 3 | 20 | 36.1% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b3 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b3 — 89% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Espejo usually continues Bb2 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Espejo usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Espejo usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Espejo usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Espejo usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Javier Valera Espejo's chess games
All 36 games by Javier Valera Espejo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Letoret,Tim | 1,976 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C02 |
| Jun 2026 | Verdiyan,Bagrat | 1,894 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A01 |
| Jun 2026 | Li,Xiaopeng | 1,827 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | A01 |
| Jan 2026 | Riccardo Rimondini | 1,823 | Round 6: Valera Espejo, Javier - Rimondini, Riccardo | A01 |
| Jan 2026 | Edoardo Magnani | 1,802 | Round 5: Valera Espejo, Javier - Magnani, Edoardo | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,681 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,734 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,156 |
| 11th Benidorm New Generation U08 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Round 7: Lugaresi, Gabriele - Valera Espejo, Javier | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,495 |
| Round 3: Valera Espejo, Javier - Lasio, Millo | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,172 |
| Round 6: Valera Espejo, Javier - Rimondini, Riccardo | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,223 |
| Round 4: Gerri, Francesco - Valera Espejo, Javier | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javier Valera Espejo's chess games?
36 games by Javier Valera Espejo, from Jan 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 Javier Valera Espejo has played.
What does Javier Valera Espejo play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Javier Valera Espejo opens with 1.b3 (89% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javier Valera Espejo answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (100% of games).
What openings does Javier Valera Espejo play as White?
As White, Javier Valera Espejo's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 47.1% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javier Valera Espejo play as Black?
As Black, Javier Valera Espejo most often plays: French: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Javier Valera Espejo's FIDE rating?
Javier Valera Espejo is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid and 1,717 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,985 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Javier Valera Espejo played?
Our database contains 36 games by Javier Valera Espejo, covering Jan 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javier Valera Espejo?
36 games by Javier Valera Espejo 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.