Prepare against Gabriel Ibanez Valentin
Spain · World #20,690 classical · FIDE ID 54704944
When preparing against Gabriel Ibanez Valentin, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 52 games by Gabriel Ibanez Valentin, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gabriel Ibanez Valentin 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 | 2,052 | 2,102 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,980 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,952 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 28.8% |
| As White | 27 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 85.2% | 34.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Valentin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Valentin usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Valentin usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's chess games
All 52 games by Gabriel Ibanez Valentin in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - 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: 15 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alonso Feal Albala | 2,152 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | D85 |
| Jul 2026 | Daniel Ibanez Koblash | 2,131 | CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | E06 |
| Jul 2024 | David Blanco Garcia Bajo | 2,066 | ch-ESP U14 | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Mario Gabriel Mares | 1,942 | ch-ESP U14 | B13 |
| Jul 2024 | Julia Miro Garcia | 1,848 | ch-ESP U14 Rapid | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1,898 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,732 |
| 1st Madrid Alcorcon Open | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,635 |
| ch-Madrid U12 | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,352 |
| CAMPEONATO DE ESPAÑA SUB 8 A SUB 16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,209 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,255 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,314 |
| 2nd Alcorcon Diagonal Open | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's chess games?
52 games by Gabriel Ibanez Valentin, from Nov 2019 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 Gabriel Ibanez Valentin has played.
What does Gabriel Ibanez Valentin play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Gabriel Ibanez Valentin opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gabriel Ibanez Valentin answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gabriel Ibanez Valentin play as White?
As White, Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gabriel Ibanez Valentin play as Black?
As Black, Gabriel Ibanez Valentin most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Gabriel Ibanez Valentin's FIDE rating?
Gabriel Ibanez Valentin is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,102 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Gabriel Ibanez Valentin played?
Our database contains 52 games by Gabriel Ibanez Valentin, covering Nov 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 16 draws, 21 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gabriel Ibanez Valentin?
52 games by Gabriel Ibanez Valentin 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.