Prepare against Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala
Spain · World #120,494 classical · FIDE ID 2290537
When preparing against Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (64%).
Our database contains 65 games by Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala 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 | 1,672 | 1,898 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 21 | 8 | 36 | 32.3% |
| As White | 30 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 36.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 1 | 24 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 42.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 42.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zabala usually continues f4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Zabala usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Zabala usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zabala usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zabala usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 44.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 63.6% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's chess games
All 65 games by Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 21 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2006 | Daniel 1985 Hernandez Lopez | 2,002 | San Sebastian Gros Open 16th | B40 |
| Dec 2010 | Mikel Zubia Aramburu | 1,812 | ch-Gipuzkoa Seniors | B12 |
| Apr 2007 | Inaki Aizpurua Zufiria | 1,735 | 30th San Sebastian Open | A83 |
| Sep 2008 | Eduardo Olabe Odriozola | 1,728 | 18th San Sebastian Open | B01 |
| Apr 2007 | Jose Antonio Veras Sanz | 1,692 | 30th San Sebastian Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30th San Sebastian Open | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,956 |
| 33rd San Sebastian Open | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,912 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open | 1996 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,334 |
| 28th Euskadi Championship Seniors | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,677 |
| 18th San Sebastian Open | 2008 | 5 | 1 | 1,696 |
| 8th San Sebastian Primavera de Gros Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,726 |
| ch-Gipuzkoa Seniors | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1,876 |
| San Sebastian Gros Open 16th | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's chess games?
65 games by Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala, from Jul 2006 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 Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala has played.
What does Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala play as White?
As White, Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala play as Black?
As Black, Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala most often plays: Horwitz Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala's FIDE rating?
Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala is currently rated 1,672 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,898 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala played?
Our database contains 65 games by Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 8 draws, 36 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala?
65 games by Juan Ignacio Saenz Zabala 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.