Prepare against Jorge Iglesias
Spain · World #6,108 classical · FIDE ID 106461
When preparing against Jorge Iglesias, expect 1.e4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 336 games by Jorge Iglesias, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Iglesias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Iglesias 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 | 2,245 | 2,386 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,302 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,273 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 336 | 126 | 106 | 104 | 37.5% |
| As White | 171 | 66 | 58 | 47 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 60 | 48 | 57 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Iglesias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Iglesias's side.
First moves as White (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 103 | 60.2% | 57.3% |
| c4 | 29 | 17.0% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 27 | 15.8% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 7.0% | 45.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (56.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- 1.c4 — 17% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Iglesias usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 55.3% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 17 | 18.1% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 12 | 12.8% | 58.3% |
| c6 | 8 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 56.5% | 57.7% |
| d5 | 16 | 34.8% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Jorge Iglesias's chess games
All 336 games by Jorge Iglesias in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 126 wins, 106 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Namig Guliyev | 2,521 | ch-FRA Blitz | B15 |
| Jul 2000 | Antoaneta Stefanova | 2,514 | 3rd Mancha Real Open | A10 |
| Jan 1997 | Jorge Rosito | 2,460 | Buenos Aires ITT Cenard | B95 |
| Jan 1999 | Marc Narciso Dublan | 2,459 | La Pobla de Lillet Open | C67 |
| Jan 1997 | Bernardo Roselli Mailhe | 2,425 | Buenos Aires ITT Cenard | B61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 13 | 7 | 2,345 |
| ch-Catalunya | 2005 | 12 | 7 | 2,385 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2023 | 12 | 7 | 2,253 |
| Buenos Aires CC Jaque Mate 68 Ann | 1995 | 11 | 5 | 2,313 |
| Buenos Aires ITT Cenard | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,336 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,332 |
| Candas Open | 1992 | 9 | 5 | 2,461 |
| Platja d'Aro Barcino | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Iglesias's chess games?
336 games by Jorge Iglesias, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Jorge Iglesias has played.
What does Jorge Iglesias play on the first move as White?
Across 171 games with White in our database, Jorge Iglesias opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Iglesias answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jorge Iglesias play as White?
As White, Jorge Iglesias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 171 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Iglesias play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Iglesias most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Jorge Iglesias's FIDE rating?
Jorge Iglesias is currently rated 2,245 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Jorge Iglesias played?
Our database contains 336 games by Jorge Iglesias, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 106 draws, 104 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Iglesias?
336 games by Jorge Iglesias 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.