Prepare against Daniel Ibanez Koblash
CM · Spain · World #19,307 classical · FIDE ID 54580250
When preparing against Daniel Ibanez Koblash, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 43.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Ibanez Koblash, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Ibanez Koblash's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Ibanez Koblash 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 | 2,064 | 2,218 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,224 | 2,224 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,145 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 77 | 34 | 80 | 40.3% |
| As White | 96 | 38 | 20 | 38 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 39 | 14 | 42 | 41.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Ibanez Koblash's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Ibanez Koblash's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 55.2% | 52.8% |
| c4 | 34 | 35.4% | 39.7% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 9.4% | 72.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Koblash usually continues Bg5 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Koblash usually continues Nf3 (44.7% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Koblash usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 39.7% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Koblash usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Koblash usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Koblash usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 42 | 73.7% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.3% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 50.0% | 20.8% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 41.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Daniel Ibanez Koblash's chess games
All 191 games by Daniel Ibanez Koblash in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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, 34 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,423 | Titled Tue | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | David Arm. Davtyan | 2,336 | II Emilio Sanchez Jerez | A45 |
| Apr 2026 | Erik Golubovic | 2,326 | Titled Tuesday | A15 |
| Jun 2026 | Walter Bonatti | 2,295 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 74 | 26.5 | 2,082 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 1,760 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2023 | 16 | 10 | 1,602 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,972 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,961 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,158 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,990 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Ibanez Koblash's chess games?
191 games by Daniel Ibanez Koblash, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Daniel Ibanez Koblash has played.
What does Daniel Ibanez Koblash play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Daniel Ibanez Koblash opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Ibanez Koblash answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Daniel Ibanez Koblash play as White?
As White, Daniel Ibanez Koblash's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (16 games, 43.8% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Ibanez Koblash play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Ibanez Koblash most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Daniel Ibanez Koblash's FIDE rating?
Daniel Ibanez Koblash is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,224 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Daniel Ibanez Koblash played?
Our database contains 191 games by Daniel Ibanez Koblash, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 77 wins, 34 draws, 80 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Ibanez Koblash?
191 games by Daniel Ibanez Koblash 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.