Prepare against Victoriano Gallego Jimenez
IM · Spain · World #2,548 classical · FIDE ID 2200651
When preparing against Victoriano Gallego Jimenez, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 390 games by Victoriano Gallego Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victoriano Gallego 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 | 2,357 | 2,423 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 390 | 140 | 122 | 128 | 35.9% |
| As White | 196 | 67 | 71 | 58 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 194 | 73 | 51 | 70 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 181 | 92.3% | 53.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 4.6% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 80.7% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 12.5% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 64.1% | 48.0% |
| d5 | 23 | 29.5% | 54.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.1% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's chess games
All 390 games by Victoriano Gallego Jimenez 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: 140 wins, 122 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/8/5 | 48.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 22 | 7/9/6 | 31.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A64 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/8/7 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Smbat Lputian | 2,580 | 3rd Linares Anibal Open | A40 |
| Jan 1994 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,560 | Canete | B53 |
| Jan 1991 | Julian M Hodgson | 2,545 | Benidorm Open | B06 |
| Jan 1999 | Jose Malia Ramirez | 2,500 | 24th Seville Open | B20 |
| Jan 1996 | Georg Mohr | 2,495 | 3rd Linares Anibal Open | A52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP | 1999 | 46 | 24.5 | 2,354 |
| chT-ESP | 2004 | 45 | 25 | 2,414 |
| Madrid B | 1994 | 29 | 16.5 | 2,423 |
| Ibercaja Open | 1997 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,398 |
| chT-Madrid 1213 Honor | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,282 |
| chT-Madrid 1011 | 2011 | 14 | 6 | 2,326 |
| chT-Madrid Honor | 2010 | 13 | 6 | 2,287 |
| Barcelona UGA | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,312 |
Interactive opening tree from all 390 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's chess games?
390 games by Victoriano Gallego Jimenez, 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 Victoriano Gallego Jimenez has played.
What does Victoriano Gallego Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Victoriano Gallego Jimenez opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victoriano Gallego Jimenez answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Victoriano Gallego Jimenez play as White?
As White, Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); Slav Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victoriano Gallego Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Victoriano Gallego Jimenez most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 194 games.
What is Victoriano Gallego Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Victoriano Gallego Jimenez is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Victoriano Gallego Jimenez played?
Our database contains 390 games by Victoriano Gallego Jimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 122 draws, 128 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victoriano Gallego Jimenez?
390 games by Victoriano Gallego 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.