Prepare against Ibai Sanz Gorospe
FM · Spain · World #3,573 classical · FIDE ID 24577367
When preparing against Ibai Sanz Gorospe, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 100 games by Ibai Sanz Gorospe, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibai Sanz Gorospe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibai Sanz Gorospe 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 | 2,317 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,093 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 47 | 18 | 35 | 47.0% |
| As White | 47 | 23 | 10 | 14 | 48.9% |
| As Black | 53 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 45.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibai Sanz Gorospe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibai Sanz Gorospe's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 91.5% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Gorospe usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Gorospe usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Gorospe usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gorospe usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gorospe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Ibai Sanz Gorospe's chess games
All 100 games by Ibai Sanz Gorospe in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 47 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B60 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,379 | 90th ch-ESP | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Morales Carmona,Jose Manuel | 2,185 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | B40 |
| Jul 2026 | Marzo Pie,Xavier | 2,147 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | A50 |
| Apr 2026 | Saul Perez Nunez | 2,140 | Campeonato Autonómico Individual Absoluto CTL 2026 | B72 |
| Jul 2026 | Teply Koutsky,David | 2,129 | 45th Benasque Open 2026 | E47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,839 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,643 |
| Campeonato de España 2026 | Sub-18 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| 45th Benasque Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,307 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2020 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,637 |
| 45th San Sebastian Open | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-ESP U16 rapid | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibai Sanz Gorospe's chess games?
100 games by Ibai Sanz Gorospe, from Aug 2017 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 Ibai Sanz Gorospe has played.
What does Ibai Sanz Gorospe play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ibai Sanz Gorospe opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibai Sanz Gorospe answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ibai Sanz Gorospe play as White?
As White, Ibai Sanz Gorospe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibai Sanz Gorospe play as Black?
As Black, Ibai Sanz Gorospe most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Ibai Sanz Gorospe's FIDE rating?
Ibai Sanz Gorospe is currently rated 2,317 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ibai Sanz Gorospe played?
Our database contains 100 games by Ibai Sanz Gorospe, covering Aug 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (47.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibai Sanz Gorospe?
100 games by Ibai Sanz Gorospe 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.