Prepare against Francisco Iribarren
Argentina · World #84,418 classical · FIDE ID 162450
When preparing against Francisco Iribarren, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Iribarren, covering Jun 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Francisco Iribarren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francisco Iribarren 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 | 1,777 | 1,891 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,883 | 1,890 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,882 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2016-2026): 216 rated games against 189 different opponents, across 31 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 153 | 60 | 29 | 64 | 39.2% | 1,804 | 1,771 | 5 |
| Rapid | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 51.9% | 1,834 | 1,867 | 4 |
| Blitz | 36 | 16 | 2 | 18 | 44.4% | 1,836 | 1,756 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 83 | 8 | 13 | 62 | 9.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 101 | 61 | 16 | 24 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 1,836 | 1,783 |
| 2025 | 61 | 23 | 7 | 31 | 1,871 | 1,756 |
| 2024 | 49 | 19 | 10 | 20 | 1,810 | 1,801 |
| 2023 | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 1,769 | 1,756 |
| 2022 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,694 | 1,794 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,601 | 1,645 |
| 2018 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1,788 | 1,902 |
| 2017 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 1,913 | 1,713 |
| 2016 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1,851 | 1,985 |
Where Francisco Iribarren has played
Argentina (29) · Uruguay (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francisco Iribarren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francisco Iribarren's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Iribarren usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Francisco Iribarren's chess games
All 30 games by Francisco Iribarren in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Gabriel Pichenenko | 1,941 | 3rd BA Chess Masters | A38 |
| Jul 2024 | Arturo Salazar | 1,798 | 7th Santa Rosa La Pampa Open | C54 |
| Sep 2018 | Gustavo Ferreyra | 1,716 | La Plata Spring Open | E11 |
| Jul 2024 | Antonio Omar Fernandez | 1,664 | 7th Santa Rosa La Pampa Open | D07 |
| Sep 2018 | Guillermo Gorchs | 1,647 | La Plata Spring Open | C79 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd BA Chess Masters | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,920 |
| 7th Santa Rosa La Pampa Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Berisso Manrique Open 6th | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,623 |
| ch-Platense | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,974 |
| La Plata Spring Open | 2018 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,057 |
| 52nd Mar del Plata Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,031 |
| Mar de Ajo Open 5th | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,126 |
| 101 Semifinal Campeonato Argentino Superior Absoluto | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,503 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francisco Iribarren's chess games?
30 games by Francisco Iribarren, from Jun 2016 to Nov 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 Francisco Iribarren has played.
What does Francisco Iribarren play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Francisco Iribarren opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francisco Iribarren answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Francisco Iribarren play as White?
As White, Francisco Iribarren's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francisco Iribarren play as Black?
As Black, Francisco Iribarren most often plays: Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Francisco Iribarren's FIDE rating?
Francisco Iribarren is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,883 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,891 (May 2017).
How many games has Francisco Iribarren played?
Our database contains 30 games by Francisco Iribarren, covering Jun 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 13 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francisco Iribarren?
30 games by Francisco Iribarren 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.