Prepare against Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos
Spain · World #30,263 classical · FIDE ID 2281554
Our database contains 54 games by Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos 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 | 1,984 | 2,033 | Jul 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 1,996 | Sep 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 12 | 25 | 31.5% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 53.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Montesinos usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Montesinos usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Montesinos usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's chess games
All 54 games by Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 17 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Bernardo Amate Tortosa | 2,179 | 25th Cullera Open A | B30 |
| Jul 2004 | Asger Paaske | 2,161 | 25th Cullera Open A | C88 |
| Jan 2004 | Amadeo Albert Garrote | 2,106 | Valencia Autonomico Center | D02 |
| Jul 2004 | Manuel Belmonte Megrono | 2,034 | 25th Cullera Open A | C66 |
| Oct 2016 | Raul Castro Santimoteo | 1,984 | ch-Valencia Region | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Cullera Open A | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-Valencia Region | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,902 |
| chT-Manises | 2003 | 7 | 2 | 1,854 |
| Silla Christmas Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,977 |
| Mislata Open B 45th | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,874 |
| 4th Silla Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,716 |
| Valencia Autonomico Center B | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,885 |
| chT-ESP CECLUB Div1 | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's chess games?
54 games by Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos, from Oct 2005 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 Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos has played.
What does Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos play as White?
As White, Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos play as Black?
As Black, Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos's FIDE rating?
Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 12 draws, 25 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos?
54 games by Ignasi Zaragoza Montesinos 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.