Prepare against Hector Laiz Ibanez
FM · Spain · World #3,368 classical · FIDE ID 2216710
Our database contains 219 games by Hector Laiz Ibanez, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hector Laiz Ibanez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hector Laiz 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 | 2,324 | 2,340 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,194 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,284 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 86 | 49 | 84 | 39.3% |
| As White | 103 | 42 | 25 | 36 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 116 | 44 | 24 | 48 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hector Laiz Ibanez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hector Laiz Ibanez's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 73 | 70.9% | 52.1% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 19.4% | 55.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 50.8% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 22.2% | 53.6% |
| c5 | 13 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 78.4% | 36.2% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Hector Laiz Ibanez's chess games
All 219 games by Hector Laiz Ibanez in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 86 wins, 49 draws, 84 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C93 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Pere Garriga Cazorla | 2,495 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | C78 |
| Oct 2020 | David Larino Nieto | 2,477 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | C66 |
| Jul 2019 | Jose Rafael Gascon Del Nogal | 2,466 | 5th Villa de Gijon Open | E14 |
| Aug 2024 | Alex Garrido Outon | 2,448 | ch-ESP Rapid | C11 |
| Sep 2021 | Gerard Ayats Llobera | 2,436 | chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | B44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U10 | 2009 | 25 | 18 | 1,819 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2023 | 24 | 6.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div2 | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,300 |
| ch-ESP U14 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,892 |
| 7th Pontevedra Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,413 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
| 23rd ch-EU U14 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,097 |
| 1st Almazan | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hector Laiz Ibanez's chess games?
219 games by Hector Laiz Ibanez, from Jul 2009 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 Hector Laiz Ibanez has played.
What does Hector Laiz Ibanez play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Hector Laiz Ibanez opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hector Laiz Ibanez answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hector Laiz Ibanez play as White?
As White, Hector Laiz Ibanez's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hector Laiz Ibanez play as Black?
As Black, Hector Laiz Ibanez most often plays: French: Classical Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Hector Laiz Ibanez's FIDE rating?
Hector Laiz Ibanez is currently rated 2,324 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Hector Laiz Ibanez played?
Our database contains 219 games by Hector Laiz Ibanez, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 49 draws, 84 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hector Laiz Ibanez?
219 games by Hector Laiz 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.