Prepare against Ivan Cabezas Ayala
FM · Spain · World #6,928 classical · FIDE ID 2207710
Our database contains 375 games by Ivan Cabezas Ayala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Cabezas Ayala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Cabezas Ayala 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 | 2,226 | 2,406 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,335 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,233 | 2,293 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 136 | 126 | 113 | 36.3% |
| As White | 190 | 68 | 69 | 53 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 185 | 68 | 57 | 60 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Cabezas Ayala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Cabezas Ayala's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 155 | 81.6% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 20 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 6.8% | 34.6% |
| g3 | 2 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ayala usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ayala usually continues d4 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Ayala usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ayala usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ayala usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ayala usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 72 | 92.3% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 64 | 92.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 7.2% | 50.0% |
Ivan Cabezas Ayala's chess games
All 375 games by Ivan Cabezas Ayala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 136 wins, 126 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B58 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/12/8 | 35.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 31 | 11/11/9 | 35.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 21 | 4/7/10 | 19.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E69 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,660 | 19th Navalmoral Open | B84 |
| Dec 2012 | Momchil Nikolov | 2,542 | 18th Navalmoral Open | E84 |
| Apr 2008 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,530 | Merida Ruy Lopez IM | E61 |
| Jan 2000 | Daniel H. Campora | 2,526 | 06th Navalmoral Open | B02 |
| Jan 2000 | Javier Moreno Carnero | 2,515 | 06th Navalmoral Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Extremadura | 2009 | 23 | 19 | 2,285 |
| chT-POR | 2012 | 18 | 9 | 2,315 |
| Pardubice Open A | 2006 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-ESP | 1994 | 11 | 5 | 2,330 |
| 17th Burgas Open | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,450 |
| 4th Pontevedra Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,414 |
| 52nd chT-POR | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,366 |
| 12th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Cabezas Ayala's chess games?
375 games by Ivan Cabezas Ayala, from Apr 2003 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 Ivan Cabezas Ayala has played.
What does Ivan Cabezas Ayala play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Ivan Cabezas Ayala opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Cabezas Ayala answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ivan Cabezas Ayala play as White?
As White, Ivan Cabezas Ayala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 9.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Cabezas Ayala play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Cabezas Ayala most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (31 games, 35.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (21 games, 19.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Ivan Cabezas Ayala's FIDE rating?
Ivan Cabezas Ayala is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,233 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Ivan Cabezas Ayala played?
Our database contains 375 games by Ivan Cabezas Ayala, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 126 draws, 113 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Cabezas Ayala?
375 games by Ivan Cabezas Ayala 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.