Prepare against Eric Sanchez Ibern
Spain · World #15,529 classical · FIDE ID 2289377
Our database contains 101 games by Eric Sanchez Ibern, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Sanchez Ibern's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Sanchez Ibern 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 | 2,100 | 2,108 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 35 | 38 | 28 | 34.7% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 15 | 18 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 15 | 23 | 10 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Sanchez Ibern's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Sanchez Ibern's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 86.8% | 51.1% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ibern usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ibern usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Ibern usually continues exd5 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ibern usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ibern usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Ibern usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 46.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 72.0% | 63.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Eric Sanchez Ibern's chess games
All 101 games by Eric Sanchez Ibern in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 35 wins, 38 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/6/0 | 25.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Jordi Gardela Batlle | 2,228 | 11th Barcelona Sants Open | A45 |
| Jul 2008 | Paolo Ladron De Guevara Pinto | 2,141 | ch-ESP U18 | C17 |
| Oct 2009 | Erik Martinez Ramirez | 2,114 | 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | B42 |
| Mar 2008 | Victor Lillo Castany | 2,109 | ch-Catalunya U20 | C26 |
| Sep 2008 | Guillem Garcia Marin | 2,104 | 10th Barcelona Sant Marti Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Catalunya U20 | 2010 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-ESP U18 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,080 |
| 11th Barcelona Sants Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,151 |
| 1st Barcelona Tancat Sant Marti | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 8th Barcelona Edami Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 1st Llobregat Open | 2008 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| 3rd Llinars del Valles Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 1,964 |
| Barcelona Sant Marti Open 2nd | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Sanchez Ibern's chess games?
101 games by Eric Sanchez Ibern, from Oct 2005 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 Eric Sanchez Ibern has played.
What does Eric Sanchez Ibern play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Eric Sanchez Ibern opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Sanchez Ibern answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Eric Sanchez Ibern play as White?
As White, Eric Sanchez Ibern's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Sanchez Ibern play as Black?
As Black, Eric Sanchez Ibern most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Eric Sanchez Ibern's FIDE rating?
Eric Sanchez Ibern is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Eric Sanchez Ibern played?
Our database contains 101 games by Eric Sanchez Ibern, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 38 draws, 28 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Sanchez Ibern?
101 games by Eric Sanchez Ibern 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.