Prepare against Xavi Hernandez Jimenez
Colombia · World #14,382 classical · FIDE ID 4494105
When preparing against Xavi Hernandez Jimenez, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (96%).
Our database contains 149 games by Xavi Hernandez Jimenez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavi Hernandez 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 | 2,112 | 2,116 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,292 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,386 | 2,402 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 77 | 29 | 43 | 51.7% |
| As White | 73 | 35 | 20 | 18 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 42 | 9 | 25 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 89.0% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 62.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Jimenez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 97.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 95.8% | 67.4% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's chess games
All 149 games by Xavi Hernandez Jimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - 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: 77 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Aditeya Das | 2,298 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O18 | B10 |
| Jul 2026 | Juan Pablo Castro Lombana | 2,275 | Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | D31 |
| Jan 2026 | Julian Andres Gallego | 2,228 | XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | D00 |
| Aug 2026 | Lucas Gaspar Valdes Berdichewsky | 2,205 | XXXVI Pan-American Youth Chess Festival | O18 | B20 |
| May 2024 | Alberto Santos Flores | 2,191 | 18th American Continental | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-COL U20 | 2024 | 16 | 10.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-COL U14 | 2023 | 13 | 9 | 1,734 |
| 18th American Continental | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,196 |
| Colombia Campeonato Nacional de Mayores | Rápido | Absoluto | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 31st Medellin Castro Memorial Open A | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,998 |
| Subzonal 2.3.2 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| Campeonato Nacional Sub 20 Colombia 2026 | ABSOLUTO | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,096 |
| XXXI IRT Feria de Manizales Colombia | Clásico | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's chess games?
149 games by Xavi Hernandez Jimenez, from Jul 2021 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 Xavi Hernandez Jimenez has played.
What does Xavi Hernandez Jimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Xavi Hernandez Jimenez opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavi Hernandez Jimenez answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Xavi Hernandez Jimenez play as White?
As White, Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavi Hernandez Jimenez play as Black?
As Black, Xavi Hernandez Jimenez most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Xavi Hernandez Jimenez's FIDE rating?
Xavi Hernandez Jimenez is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid and 2,386 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Xavi Hernandez Jimenez played?
Our database contains 149 games by Xavi Hernandez Jimenez, covering Jul 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (51.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavi Hernandez Jimenez?
149 games by Xavi Hernandez 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.