Prepare against Joan Herrero Sabartes
Spain · World #10,491 classical · FIDE ID 2213443
When preparing against Joan Herrero Sabartes, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (40%).
Our database contains 55 games by Joan Herrero Sabartes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joan Herrero Sabartes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joan Herrero Sabartes 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 | 2,162 | 2,319 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 29.1% |
| As White | 26 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joan Herrero Sabartes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joan Herrero Sabartes's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 84.6% | 56.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 56.8% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Sabartes usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Sabartes usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Sabartes usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Sabartes usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Sabartes usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 30.8% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Joan Herrero Sabartes's chess games
All 55 games by Joan Herrero Sabartes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A99 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2008 | Lluis Maria Perpinya Rofes | 2,416 | chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | A48 |
| Jan 1998 | Jose Maria Baron Isanta | 2,400 | chT-Catalunya | C00 |
| Jan 1995 | Emilio Blasco Martinez | 2,290 | chT-Catalunya | B08 |
| Aug 2005 | Fernando Sanchez Aller | 2,261 | chT-ESP Premier North | B08 |
| Jan 2004 | Pere Llobet Reus | 2,229 | chT-Catalunya | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 34 | 11.5 | 2,242 |
| chT2-ESP | 2001 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,186 |
| Cajas Open | 1989 | 6 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-ESP Premier North | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,283 |
| chT-Catalunya Primera Gp1 | 2008 | 3 | 3 | 2,618 |
| ch-ESP 52nd | 1987 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joan Herrero Sabartes's chess games?
55 games by Joan Herrero Sabartes, from Apr 2003 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 Joan Herrero Sabartes has played.
What does Joan Herrero Sabartes play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Joan Herrero Sabartes opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joan Herrero Sabartes answers 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Joan Herrero Sabartes play as White?
As White, Joan Herrero Sabartes's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joan Herrero Sabartes play as Black?
As Black, Joan Herrero Sabartes most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Joan Herrero Sabartes's FIDE rating?
Joan Herrero Sabartes is currently rated 2,162 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Joan Herrero Sabartes played?
Our database contains 55 games by Joan Herrero Sabartes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 19 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joan Herrero Sabartes?
55 games by Joan Herrero Sabartes 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.