Prepare against Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla
Spain · World #63,368 classical · FIDE ID 2268957
When preparing against Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 46.9% over 32 games.
Our database contains 120 games by Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla 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 | 1,844 | 1,990 | Oct 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 120 | 56 | 10 | 54 | 46.7% |
| As White | 61 | 32 | 7 | 22 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 59 | 24 | 3 | 32 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 61 | 100.0% | 58.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Utrilla usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Utrilla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Utrilla usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 100.0% | 43.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's chess games
All 120 games by Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 56 wins, 10 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 15/2/15 | 46.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D77 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2003 | Felipe Martinez Rubio | 1,978 | 7th Pablo Gorbea Memorial | D52 |
| May 2010 | Pablo Dominguez Lorenzo | 1,977 | 14th Madrid San Viator Open | D15 |
| Nov 2010 | Ignacio Fernandez Garcia | 1,948 | ch-Madrid Previa-A | C34 |
| Jan 2011 | Juan Carlos Camarero Izquierdo | 1,939 | ch-Madrid sf-A | A85 |
| Feb 2011 | Francisco Javier Montero Garcia | 1,929 | ch-Madrid sf-A | E76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid B | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 1,729 |
| 17th Madrid San Viator Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,534 |
| 13th Madrid San Viator Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,727 |
| ch-Madrid sf-A | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,863 |
| 14th Madrid San Viator Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 1,805 |
| 10th Madrid San Viator Open | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,945 |
| 15th Madrid San Viator Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 11th Madrid San Viator | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,793 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's chess games?
120 games by Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla, from Oct 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 Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla has played.
What does Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla play as White?
As White, Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla play as Black?
As Black, Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla most often plays: Petrov's Defense (32 games, 46.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla's FIDE rating?
Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla played?
Our database contains 120 games by Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 10 draws, 54 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla?
120 games by Joaquin Sarabia Utrilla 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.