Prepare against Jose Maria Baron Isanta
FM · Spain · World #4,796 classical · FIDE ID 2207109
When preparing against Jose Maria Baron Isanta, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (66%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Four Knights as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 263 games by Jose Maria Baron Isanta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jose Maria Baron Isanta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jose Maria Baron Isanta 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 | 2,279 | 2,365 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,215 | 2,283 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 263 | 97 | 72 | 94 | 36.9% |
| As White | 132 | 52 | 37 | 43 | 39.4% |
| As Black | 131 | 45 | 35 | 51 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jose Maria Baron Isanta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jose Maria Baron Isanta's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 72.7% | 55.2% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 17.4% | 47.8% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.8% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Isanta usually continues c3 (61.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Isanta usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Isanta usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 47.8% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Isanta usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Isanta usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Isanta usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 55.4% | 65.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 7 | 10.8% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 6 | 9.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 7.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 66.0% | 37.9% |
| d6 | 15 | 30.0% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Jose Maria Baron Isanta's chess games
All 263 games by Jose Maria Baron Isanta 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: 97 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 30 | 12/13/5 | 40.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 15 | 5/9/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 8/0/5 | 61.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Angel Martin Gonzalez | 2,505 | chT-Catalunya | C10 |
| Jan 1998 | Miodrag Todorcevic Antic | 2,480 | chT-ESP | A07 |
| Feb 2009 | Amador Rodriguez Cespedes | 2,479 | chT-Catalunya Honor | B40 |
| Jan 1996 | Juan Mellado Trivino | 2,455 | Terres Catalanes | B04 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Gamundi Salamanca | 2,445 | chT-ESP | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya | 2014 | 79 | 29.5 | 2,293 |
| chT-Catalunya Honor | 2013 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,287 |
| ch-Catalunya | 1996 | 21 | 13 | 2,431 |
| Manresa Open | 1997 | 19 | 11 | 2,474 |
| Capablanca Memorial Mixto 38th | 2003 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,452 |
| Terres Catalanes | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,301 |
| 25th Torredembarra Open | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,413 |
| Pont de Vilomara Open | 1998 | 9 | 7 | 2,468 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jose Maria Baron Isanta's chess games?
263 games by Jose Maria Baron Isanta, 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 Jose Maria Baron Isanta has played.
What does Jose Maria Baron Isanta play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Jose Maria Baron Isanta opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jose Maria Baron Isanta answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jose Maria Baron Isanta play as White?
As White, Jose Maria Baron Isanta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (30 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jose Maria Baron Isanta play as Black?
As Black, Jose Maria Baron Isanta most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 61.5% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Jose Maria Baron Isanta's FIDE rating?
Jose Maria Baron Isanta is currently rated 2,279 in classical chess, 2,215 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jose Maria Baron Isanta played?
Our database contains 263 games by Jose Maria Baron Isanta, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jose Maria Baron Isanta?
263 games by Jose Maria Baron Isanta 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.