Prepare against Marcelo Ibanez
URY · World #27,843 classical · FIDE ID 3002691
Our database contains 220 games by Marcelo Ibanez, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Ibanez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Ibanez 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 | 1,999 | 2,072 | Aug 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 2,043 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 2,095 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 115 | 38 | 67 | 52.3% |
| As White | 112 | 67 | 15 | 30 | 59.8% |
| As Black | 108 | 48 | 23 | 37 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Ibanez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Ibanez's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 35.7% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 37 | 33.0% | 70.3% |
| e4 | 30 | 26.8% | 68.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 70.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ibanez usually continues g3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 37.0% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 18.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.8% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 55.9% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Marcelo Ibanez's chess games
All 220 games by Marcelo Ibanez in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 115 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Claudio Coppola | 2,278 | chT-URU Regional | A59 |
| Apr 2008 | Juan Manuel Sosa Macho | 2,229 | ch-URU prel-A | D91 |
| Feb 2015 | Alvaro Guerrero | 2,203 | ch-URU sf | E81 |
| Jul 2017 | Sebastian Granara Barreto | 2,185 | chTA-URU | B40 |
| May 2015 | Roberto Luiz Costa Andrade | 2,177 | 11th American Continental | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-URU sf | 2019 | 34 | 19.5 | 2,008 |
| chTA-URU | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 1,959 |
| Montevideo Trebejos Open 03 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,988 |
| 11th American Continental | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,085 |
| 9th Florianopolis Open | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 1,765 |
| ch-URU prel-A | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,293 |
| 6th Montevideo Duchamp Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-Pan American Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 1,952 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Ibanez's chess games?
220 games by Marcelo Ibanez, from Nov 2011 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 Marcelo Ibanez has played.
What does Marcelo Ibanez play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Marcelo Ibanez opens with 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Ibanez answers 1...e5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Ibanez play as White?
As White, Marcelo Ibanez's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); London System (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Ibanez play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Ibanez most often plays: Philidor (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Marcelo Ibanez's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Ibanez is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Aug 2018).
How many games has Marcelo Ibanez played?
Our database contains 220 games by Marcelo Ibanez, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 38 draws, 67 losses (52.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Ibanez?
220 games by Marcelo Ibanez 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.