Prepare against Ignacio Barraza Caracuel
Spain · World #23,360 classical · FIDE ID 2204924
Our database contains 90 games by Ignacio Barraza Caracuel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Barraza Caracuel 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 | 2,030 | 2,235 | Jun 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,029 | 2,207 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,956 | 2,056 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 25 | 28 | 37 | 27.8% |
| As White | 49 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 41 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 22.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 55.1% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 24.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 7 | 14.3% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Caracuel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's chess games
All 90 games by Ignacio Barraza Caracuel 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: 25 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Chimer System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Marcos Lianes Garcia | 2,409 | chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | A57 |
| Mar 2014 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,279 | ch-Madrid sf-A | C87 |
| Jan 1995 | Cristian Aranda Marin | 2,245 | ch-Madrid | E11 |
| Sep 2002 | Alberto Suarez Real | 2,230 | chT-ESP 1 | E61 |
| Nov 2019 | Raul Martinez Fernandez | 2,203 | chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Madrid 1920 Honor | 2020 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,162 |
| ch-Madrid | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| chT-Madrid Honor 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,106 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,091 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,358 |
| ch-Madrid sf | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| ch-ESP Seniors 50 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,019 |
| chT-Madrid 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's chess games?
90 games by Ignacio Barraza Caracuel, 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 Ignacio Barraza Caracuel has played.
What does Ignacio Barraza Caracuel play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ignacio Barraza Caracuel opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Barraza Caracuel answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Barraza Caracuel play as White?
As White, Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Barraza Caracuel play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Barraza Caracuel most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Ignacio Barraza Caracuel's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Barraza Caracuel is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,029 in rapid and 1,956 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Jun 2014).
How many games has Ignacio Barraza Caracuel played?
Our database contains 90 games by Ignacio Barraza Caracuel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 28 draws, 37 losses (27.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Barraza Caracuel?
90 games by Ignacio Barraza Caracuel 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.