Prepare against Jorge Sabas
FM · Argentina · World #15,378 classical · FIDE ID 101877
Our database contains 171 games by Jorge Sabas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Sabas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Sabas 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 | 2,101 | 2,302 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,153 | 2,215 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,172 | 2,210 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 88 | 29 | 54 | 51.5% |
| As White | 87 | 46 | 17 | 24 | 52.9% |
| As Black | 84 | 42 | 12 | 30 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Sabas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Sabas's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 82.8% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 10.3% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Sabas usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Sabas usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Sabas usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Sabas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Sabas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Sabas usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 13.9% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 57.9% | 52.3% |
| d5 | 14 | 36.8% | 67.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Jorge Sabas's chess games
All 171 games by Jorge Sabas 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: 88 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2012 | Gregory Kaidanov | 2,587 | 8th American Continental | E73 |
| Oct 2012 | Ernesto Real De Azua | 2,482 | 8th American Continental | E62 |
| Jan 1988 | Guillermo Soppe | 2,435 | ch-ARG | E51 |
| Jan 1988 | Pablo Ricardi | 2,415 | ch-ARG | D91 |
| Jan 1988 | Gustavo Mahia | 2,390 | ch-ARG | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ARG | 1988 | 15 | 5 | 2,239 |
| 8th American Continental | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,401 |
| 9th American Continental | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-Puerto Madryn | 2017 | 10 | 9 | 2,173 |
| Villa Martelli zt 2.5 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,074 |
| Oz.com qual blitz | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,211 |
| Asuncion zt 2.5 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,061 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Sabas's chess games?
171 games by Jorge Sabas, 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 Jorge Sabas has played.
What does Jorge Sabas play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Jorge Sabas opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Sabas answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Jorge Sabas play as White?
As White, Jorge Sabas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Sabas play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Sabas most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Jorge Sabas's FIDE rating?
Jorge Sabas is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,153 in rapid and 2,172 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (May 2013).
How many games has Jorge Sabas played?
Our database contains 171 games by Jorge Sabas, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 29 draws, 54 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Sabas?
171 games by Jorge Sabas 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.