Prepare against Carlos Franco Ibanez
Spain · World #56,962 classical · FIDE ID 24589110
When preparing against Carlos Franco Ibanez, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 47 games by Carlos Franco Ibanez, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Carlos Franco Ibanez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carlos Franco Ibanez 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 | 1,867 | 2,028 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 12 | 17 | 38.3% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carlos Franco Ibanez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carlos Franco Ibanez's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Carlos Franco Ibanez's chess games
All 47 games by Carlos Franco Ibanez in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 18 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Mario Accattato Martin | 2,256 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | D90 |
| Jan 2023 | Jose Luis Malo Guillen | 2,128 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | D37 |
| Mar 2019 | Miguel Angel Portero Garnica | 2,106 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | D56 |
| Feb 2023 | Fernando Dominguez Luzon | 1,960 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | E18 |
| Feb 2019 | Jorge Manuel Miranda Herrera | 1,950 | chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr-I | 2020 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,894 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr I | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,942 |
| chT-Aragon Preferente Gr II | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors 50+ | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,599 |
| ch-Aragon Seniors A | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,907 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carlos Franco Ibanez's chess games?
47 games by Carlos Franco Ibanez, from May 2016 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 Carlos Franco Ibanez has played.
What does Carlos Franco Ibanez play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Carlos Franco Ibanez opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carlos Franco Ibanez answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Carlos Franco Ibanez play as White?
As White, Carlos Franco Ibanez's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carlos Franco Ibanez play as Black?
As Black, Carlos Franco Ibanez most often plays: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Carlos Franco Ibanez's FIDE rating?
Carlos Franco Ibanez is currently rated 1,867 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Carlos Franco Ibanez played?
Our database contains 47 games by Carlos Franco Ibanez, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 17 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carlos Franco Ibanez?
47 games by Carlos Franco Ibanez 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.