Prepare against Vicente Cano Gimenez
FM · Spain · World #8,878 classical · FIDE ID 2222965
Our database contains 315 games by Vicente Cano Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vicente Cano Gimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vicente Cano 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 | 2,188 | 2,331 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,216 | 2,298 | Oct 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,303 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 116 | 110 | 89 | 36.8% |
| As White | 152 | 58 | 54 | 40 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 163 | 58 | 56 | 49 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vicente Cano Gimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vicente Cano Gimenez's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 111 | 73.0% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 26 | 17.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 52.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (54.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (52.2% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 84 | 96.6% | 63.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 87.3% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Vicente Cano Gimenez's chess games
All 315 games by Vicente Cano Gimenez 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: 116 wins, 110 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 34 | 19/7/8 | 55.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 13/6/10 | 44.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 22 | 4/8/10 | 18.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,463 | 42nd La Roda Open | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Pablo Cruz Lledo | 2,448 | 3rd Sueca Open | A45 |
| Jul 2025 | G Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Sep 2024 | Lazaro Lorenzo De La Riva | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| Apr 2017 | Pablo Aymerich Rosell | 2,413 | ch-Valencia | E44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 80 | 35.5 | 2,138 |
| Almansa Open A | 2014 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,272 |
| ch-Valencia | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,266 |
| 18th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2019 | 10 | 8 | 2,381 |
| 14th Benidorm Open U2300 | 2015 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,408 |
| ch-Provincial Xixona | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,217 |
| 7th Mutxamel IM | 2025 | 9 | 2 | 2,008 |
| 2nd Mutxamel IM | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2,101 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vicente Cano Gimenez's chess games?
315 games by Vicente Cano Gimenez, 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 Vicente Cano Gimenez has played.
What does Vicente Cano Gimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Vicente Cano Gimenez opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vicente Cano Gimenez answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Vicente Cano Gimenez play as White?
As White, Vicente Cano Gimenez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (34 games, 55.9% win rate); Réti Opening (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (10 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vicente Cano Gimenez play as Black?
As Black, Vicente Cano Gimenez most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (22 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Vicente Cano Gimenez's FIDE rating?
Vicente Cano Gimenez is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,216 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Vicente Cano Gimenez played?
Our database contains 315 games by Vicente Cano Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 116 wins, 110 draws, 89 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vicente Cano Gimenez?
315 games by Vicente Cano 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.