Prepare against Jesus Maria Espin Laborde
Spain · World #118,695 classical · FIDE ID 2280264
When preparing against Jesus Maria Espin Laborde, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 75 games by Jesus Maria Espin Laborde, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jesus Maria Espin Laborde 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 | 1,677 | 1,830 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 20 | 12 | 43 | 26.7% |
| As White | 40 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 32.5% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 6 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Laborde usually continues Nf3 (35.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Laborde usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Laborde usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 95.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 6.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's chess games
All 75 games by Jesus Maria Espin Laborde 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Mikael Helin | 1,948 | 30th San Sebastian Open | B43 |
| Sep 2007 | Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala | 1,898 | 17th San Sebastian Open | B45 |
| Sep 2008 | Pablo Ezkerro Hernandez | 1,836 | 18th San Sebastian Open | B80 |
| Sep 2012 | Jose Antonio Garrido Dominguez | 1,592 | San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | C41 |
| Sep 2012 | David Parron Luceno | 1,580 | San Sebastian Gros Open 22nd | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,928 |
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,982 |
| 13th San Sebastian Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,159 |
| 14th San Sebastian Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,103 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,042 |
| San Sebastian Taldea Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 2,237 |
| 17th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 6 | 2 | 1,947 |
| 36th San Sebastian Open | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,696 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's chess games?
75 games by Jesus Maria Espin Laborde, 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 Jesus Maria Espin Laborde has played.
What does Jesus Maria Espin Laborde play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Jesus Maria Espin Laborde opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jesus Maria Espin Laborde answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Jesus Maria Espin Laborde play as White?
As White, Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jesus Maria Espin Laborde play as Black?
As Black, Jesus Maria Espin Laborde most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Jesus Maria Espin Laborde's FIDE rating?
Jesus Maria Espin Laborde is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Jesus Maria Espin Laborde played?
Our database contains 75 games by Jesus Maria Espin Laborde, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 43 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jesus Maria Espin Laborde?
75 games by Jesus Maria Espin Laborde 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.