Prepare against Juan Martin Ibarra
IM · Argentina · World #5,163 classical · FIDE ID 146650
When preparing against Juan Martin Ibarra, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Juan Martin Ibarra, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Juan Martin Ibarra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Juan Martin Ibarra 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 | 2,268 | 2,359 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,209 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,187 | 2,187 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 113 | 52 | 87 | 44.8% |
| As White | 128 | 54 | 28 | 46 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 124 | 59 | 24 | 41 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Juan Martin Ibarra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Juan Martin Ibarra's side.
First moves as White (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 83.6% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 10.2% | 92.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 92.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues b3 (87.5% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ibarra usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 68.3% | 66.3% |
| c6 | 18 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 80.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Juan Martin Ibarra's chess games
All 252 games by Juan Martin Ibarra in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - Aug 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: 113 wins, 52 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | A Pichot | 2,613 | Perez Chess Open | B66 |
| Apr 2025 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,531 | 54th Mar Del Plata Open | C88 |
| Sep 2023 | Samir Sahidi | 2,476 | 60th Wch U20 | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | German Spata | 2,424 | Rosario Bandera | B52 |
| Aug 2023 | Joaquin Fiorito | 2,409 | 5th Villa Constitucion Open | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2018 | 17 | 7 | 1,915 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| Arcelor Mittal Open | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,036 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| Brazil Chess - Floripa | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,330 |
| La Proa de Fiesta - ITT | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-ARG U14 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,888 |
| ch-ARG U20 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,203 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Juan Martin Ibarra's chess games?
252 games by Juan Martin Ibarra, from Mar 2017 to Aug 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 Martin Ibarra has played.
What does Juan Martin Ibarra play on the first move as White?
Across 128 games with White in our database, Juan Martin Ibarra opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Juan Martin Ibarra answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Juan Martin Ibarra play as White?
As White, Juan Martin Ibarra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 128 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Juan Martin Ibarra play as Black?
As Black, Juan Martin Ibarra most often plays: Slav Defense (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 124 games.
What is Juan Martin Ibarra's FIDE rating?
Juan Martin Ibarra is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess, 2,209 in rapid and 2,187 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Juan Martin Ibarra played?
Our database contains 252 games by Juan Martin Ibarra, covering Mar 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 52 draws, 87 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Juan Martin Ibarra?
252 games by Juan Martin Ibarra 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.