Prepare against Ibon Martin Echeandia
CM · Spain · World #22,220 classical · FIDE ID 2207974
When preparing against Ibon Martin Echeandia, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (50%).
Our database contains 42 games by Ibon Martin Echeandia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ibon Martin Echeandia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibon Martin Echeandia 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 | 2,039 | 2,232 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,202 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,084 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 7 | 16 | 19 | 16.7% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 5.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibon Martin Echeandia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibon Martin Echeandia's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 59.1% | 34.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 34.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Echeandia usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ibon Martin Echeandia's chess games
All 42 games by Ibon Martin Echeandia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | Gustavo Jimenez Martin | 2,211 | chT-Euskadi | A80 |
| Jan 2010 | Jesus Maria Agirretxe San Sebastian | 2,153 | chT-Euskadi | A83 |
| Jan 2010 | Alvaro Diaz Herrero | 2,143 | chT-Euskadi | A03 |
| Jan 2019 | Ivan Alonso Alonso | 2,106 | chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Forum-B | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-Euskadi | 2010 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| ch-Euskadi | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,289 |
| chT-ESP Autonomicas | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2,065 |
| 43rd Benasque Open | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,936 |
| 4th Mondragon Arrasate Hiria Open | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,198 |
| 17th Benasque Open | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 2,112 |
| chT-Euskadi (Vasca) Div 1st | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibon Martin Echeandia's chess games?
42 games by Ibon Martin Echeandia, from Apr 2003 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 Ibon Martin Echeandia has played.
What does Ibon Martin Echeandia play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ibon Martin Echeandia opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibon Martin Echeandia answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ibon Martin Echeandia play as White?
As White, Ibon Martin Echeandia's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibon Martin Echeandia play as Black?
As Black, Ibon Martin Echeandia most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ibon Martin Echeandia's FIDE rating?
Ibon Martin Echeandia is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Ibon Martin Echeandia played?
Our database contains 42 games by Ibon Martin Echeandia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 16 draws, 19 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibon Martin Echeandia?
42 games by Ibon Martin Echeandia 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.