Prepare against Julen Ibanez Macias
Spain · World #15,400 classical · FIDE ID 24595942
When preparing against Julen Ibanez Macias, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (93%).
Our database contains 91 games by Julen Ibanez Macias, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Julen Ibanez Macias's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Julen Ibanez Macias 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 | 2,102 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,983 | 1,983 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,113 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 34 | 15 | 42 | 37.4% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Julen Ibanez Macias's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Julen Ibanez Macias's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 68.8% | 47.0% |
| d4 | 12 | 25.0% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Macias usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Macias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Macias usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Macias usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Macias usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Macias usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 95.8% | 43.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Julen Ibanez Macias's chess games
All 91 games by Julen Ibanez Macias in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 34 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | David Larino Nieto | 2,459 | 15th Malaga Open | B07 |
| Jul 2022 | German Maldonado Mena | 2,109 | ch-Andalusia U18 | B68 |
| Jul 2024 | Adriana Garcia Rodriguez | 1,837 | ch-ESP U14 | C55 |
| Jul 2023 | Biel Rodriguez Antequera | 1,793 | ch-ESP U14 | C55 |
| May 2026 | Victor Marin Moratilla | 1,787 | Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ESP U14 | 2024 | 22 | 12 | 1,815 |
| ch-ESP U12 | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,360 |
| ch-ESP U14 Rapid | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,593 |
| ch-ESP U10 | 2020 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,368 |
| ch-ESP U12 Rapid | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,475 |
| 90th ch-ESP | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,732 |
| Gibraltar U12 Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,484 |
| Campeonato de Andalucía Sub10 a Sub16 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Julen Ibanez Macias's chess games?
91 games by Julen Ibanez Macias, from Sep 2016 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 Julen Ibanez Macias has played.
What does Julen Ibanez Macias play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Julen Ibanez Macias opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Julen Ibanez Macias answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Julen Ibanez Macias play as White?
As White, Julen Ibanez Macias's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Julen Ibanez Macias play as Black?
As Black, Julen Ibanez Macias most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Julen Ibanez Macias's FIDE rating?
Julen Ibanez Macias is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 1,983 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Julen Ibanez Macias played?
Our database contains 91 games by Julen Ibanez Macias, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 15 draws, 42 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Julen Ibanez Macias?
91 games by Julen Ibanez Macias 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.