Prepare against Ivan Lacaci Otero
Spain · World #72,841 classical · FIDE ID 2216337
When preparing against Ivan Lacaci Otero, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 92 games by Ivan Lacaci Otero, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Lacaci Otero's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Lacaci Otero 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 | 1,812 | 1,834 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,815 | 1,815 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,774 | 1,839 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 31 | 10 | 51 | 33.7% |
| As White | 49 | 13 | 8 | 28 | 26.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 18 | 2 | 23 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Lacaci Otero's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Lacaci Otero's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 83.7% | 37.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 16.3% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Otero usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Otero usually continues d4 (20.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 18.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Otero usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Otero usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Otero usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 60.9% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.0% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ivan Lacaci Otero's chess games
All 92 games by Ivan Lacaci Otero in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 31 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jose Angel Lopez de Turiso | 2,074 | 4th Collado Villalba 64 Open | A21 |
| Feb 2012 | Daniel Rodriguez Del Pino | 1,913 | ch-Madrid prel B | B90 |
| Apr 2013 | Ignacio Alonso Herrero | 1,799 | ch-Madrid sf-B | C42 |
| Feb 2012 | Alfonso Canseco Arenas | 1,794 | ch-Madrid prel B | A36 |
| Feb 2013 | Eduardo Martinez Montalvo | 1,793 | ch-Madrid Previa-B | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Collado Villalba 64 Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,041 |
| 3rd Madrid Oliver Gonzalez Memorial B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,784 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-ESP Universities | 2008 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,707 |
| ch-Madrid prel B | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 1,846 |
| Madrid San Viator 6th | 2006 | 7 | 3 | 1,805 |
| 22nd Madrid San Viator Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,667 |
| ch-Madrid sf-B | 2013 | 6 | 1 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Lacaci Otero's chess games?
92 games by Ivan Lacaci Otero, from Sep 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 Ivan Lacaci Otero has played.
What does Ivan Lacaci Otero play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ivan Lacaci Otero opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Lacaci Otero answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ivan Lacaci Otero play as White?
As White, Ivan Lacaci Otero's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Lacaci Otero play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Lacaci Otero most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Ivan Lacaci Otero's FIDE rating?
Ivan Lacaci Otero is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess, 1,815 in rapid and 1,774 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,834 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ivan Lacaci Otero played?
Our database contains 92 games by Ivan Lacaci Otero, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 10 draws, 51 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Lacaci Otero?
92 games by Ivan Lacaci Otero 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.