Prepare against Jorge Saborido Bua
Spain · World #34,761 classical · FIDE ID 2222850
When preparing against Jorge Saborido Bua, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (44%).
Our database contains 85 games by Jorge Saborido Bua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jorge Saborido Bua's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jorge Saborido Bua 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 | 1,960 | 2,044 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,023 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 35 | 11 | 39 | 41.2% |
| As White | 39 | 16 | 5 | 18 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 6 | 21 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jorge Saborido Bua's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jorge Saborido Bua's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Bua usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Bua usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bua usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 87.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Jorge Saborido Bua's chess games
All 85 games by Jorge Saborido Bua 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: 35 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B47 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Liuben Spassov | 2,424 | 10th Burgas Open | B47 |
| Jun 2007 | Horst Vonthron | 2,305 | 4th Sanxenxo Open | B01 |
| Jan 2001 | Miguel Alonso Mosquera Klinger | 2,296 | 10th Burgas Open | D02 |
| Jan 1999 | Cesar Valentin Pascual | 2,151 | ch-ESP U18 | B72 |
| Jan 1999 | Mauro Piay Augusto | 2,140 | 8th Burgas Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Burgas Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| 11th Burgas Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 8th Burgas Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | 2,250 |
| 9th Orense Open | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,405 |
| 7th Burgas Open | 1998 | 8 | 3 | 2,132 |
| 9th Mondariz Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| 10th La Coruna Open | 1999 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,210 |
| ch-Gallego U20 | 2001 | 5 | 4 | 2,169 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jorge Saborido Bua's chess games?
85 games by Jorge Saborido Bua, 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 Saborido Bua has played.
What does Jorge Saborido Bua play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jorge Saborido Bua opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jorge Saborido Bua answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Jorge Saborido Bua play as White?
As White, Jorge Saborido Bua's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jorge Saborido Bua play as Black?
As Black, Jorge Saborido Bua most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Jorge Saborido Bua's FIDE rating?
Jorge Saborido Bua is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (May 2012).
How many games has Jorge Saborido Bua played?
Our database contains 85 games by Jorge Saborido Bua, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 11 draws, 39 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jorge Saborido Bua?
85 games by Jorge Saborido Bua 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.