Prepare against Xavier Avila Gimenez
FM · Spain · World #11,996 classical · FIDE ID 2210533
Our database contains 559 games by Xavier Avila Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Xavier Avila Gimenez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xavier Avila 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 | 2,141 | 2,330 | Mar 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,202 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,169 | 2,217 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 559 | 229 | 121 | 209 | 41.0% |
| As White | 270 | 116 | 64 | 90 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 289 | 113 | 57 | 119 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xavier Avila Gimenez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xavier Avila Gimenez's side.
First moves as White (270 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 261 | 96.7% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 3.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (47.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (59.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Gimenez usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 52 | 32.7% | 57.7% |
| c6 | 52 | 32.7% | 63.5% |
| e5 | 44 | 27.7% | 47.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 69 | 76.7% | 37.7% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
Xavier Avila Gimenez's chess games
All 559 games by Xavier Avila Gimenez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 229 wins, 121 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 13/4/6 | 56.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/8/5 | 31.6% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 53 | 8/12/33 | 15.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 41 | 20/6/15 | 48.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Viktor Moskalenko | 2,591 | 37th Sitges Open | D17 |
| Jan 2009 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,522 | 20th Roquetas de Mar Open | A45 |
| Aug 2011 | Alvar Alonso Rosell | 2,502 | 13th Barcelona Sants Open | A67 |
| Jul 2007 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,494 | 25th Andorra Open | A07 |
| May 2013 | Orelvis Perez Mitjans | 2,487 | 7th Vilafranca del Penedes Open | A44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2020 | 22 | 14 | 2,169 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,302 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp1 | 2023 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,296 |
| Sant Boi Open | 1998 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,268 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 31st Barbera del Valles Open | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xavier Avila Gimenez's chess games?
559 games by Xavier Avila Gimenez, from Apr 2003 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 Xavier Avila Gimenez has played.
What does Xavier Avila Gimenez play on the first move as White?
Across 270 games with White in our database, Xavier Avila Gimenez opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xavier Avila Gimenez answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Xavier Avila Gimenez play as White?
As White, Xavier Avila Gimenez's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (49 games, 44.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 270 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xavier Avila Gimenez play as Black?
As Black, Xavier Avila Gimenez most often plays: Slav Defense (53 games, 15.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (41 games, 48.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Xavier Avila Gimenez's FIDE rating?
Xavier Avila Gimenez is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,169 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Xavier Avila Gimenez played?
Our database contains 559 games by Xavier Avila Gimenez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 229 wins, 121 draws, 209 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xavier Avila Gimenez?
559 games by Xavier Avila 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.