Prepare against Ignacio Sainz Aguirre
Mexico · World #51,776 classical · FIDE ID 5101727
Our database contains 141 games by Ignacio Sainz Aguirre, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignacio Sainz Aguirre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignacio Sainz Aguirre 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 | 1,886 | 1,989 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,898 | 1,903 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 141 | 37 | 13 | 91 | 26.2% |
| As White | 70 | 17 | 7 | 46 | 24.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 20 | 6 | 45 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 88.6% | 28.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.4% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 28.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Aguirre usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Aguirre usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Aguirre usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Aguirre usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Aguirre usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 70.0% | 30.4% |
| c5 | 11 | 27.5% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 29.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Ignacio Sainz Aguirre's chess games
All 141 games by Ignacio Sainz Aguirre in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 37 wins, 13 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 0/1/8 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Vadim Biliy | 2,331 | Titled Tue Late | B08 |
| Oct 2023 | Justin Sarkar | 2,289 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Aug 2024 | John Merriman | 2,242 | Titled Tue Late | D37 |
| Jul 2023 | Juan Pablo Gamboa | 2,224 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Jul 2023 | David Jakobeit | 2,210 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 84 | 22 | 1,936 |
| 20th Los Angeles Metropolitan | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,982 |
| Internet Section 14-A | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,258 |
| Internet Section 18-A | 2003 | 9 | 4 | 2,645 |
| Internet Section 17-A | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 2,267 |
| 1st Mexico City Latinoamericano Open | 2021 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,863 |
| 8th WchT U26 | 1991 | 4 | 0 | 2,047 |
| Internet Section 17-B | 2003 | 4 | 2 | 2,377 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignacio Sainz Aguirre's chess games?
141 games by Ignacio Sainz Aguirre, from Jul 2011 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 Sainz Aguirre has played.
What does Ignacio Sainz Aguirre play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Ignacio Sainz Aguirre opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignacio Sainz Aguirre answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ignacio Sainz Aguirre play as White?
As White, Ignacio Sainz Aguirre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignacio Sainz Aguirre play as Black?
As Black, Ignacio Sainz Aguirre most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Ignacio Sainz Aguirre's FIDE rating?
Ignacio Sainz Aguirre is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,898 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ignacio Sainz Aguirre played?
Our database contains 141 games by Ignacio Sainz Aguirre, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 13 draws, 91 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignacio Sainz Aguirre?
141 games by Ignacio Sainz Aguirre 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.