Prepare against Marcelo Ibar
FM · Argentina · World #21,678 classical · FIDE ID 102628
When preparing against Marcelo Ibar, expect 1.e4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 301 games by Marcelo Ibar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Marcelo Ibar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcelo Ibar 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 | 2,043 | 2,315 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,216 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,196 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 301 | 95 | 118 | 88 | 31.6% |
| As White | 153 | 47 | 65 | 41 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 148 | 48 | 53 | 47 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcelo Ibar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcelo Ibar's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 36.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 48 | 31.4% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 47 | 30.7% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ibar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ibar usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ibar usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ibar usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Ibar usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ibar usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 41.3% | 48.1% |
| c5 | 16 | 25.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.3% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 12.7% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 62.9% | 48.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 14.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 9.7% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.2% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
Marcelo Ibar's chess games
All 301 games by Marcelo Ibar 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: 95 wins, 118 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Sandro Mareco | 2,477 | 54th Villa Martelli ITT | E09 |
| Aug 2010 | Lucas Liascovich | 2,427 | 56th Villa Martelli Aniv ITT | A07 |
| Jan 1990 | Jorge Szmetan | 2,410 | Buenos Aires FMDA | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Kevin Paveto | 2,407 | 68th Villa Ballester Open | B76 |
| Jan 1991 | Raimundo Garcia | 2,360 | Buenos Aires Konex | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ARG | 2024 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,129 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,046 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf Open | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,310 |
| 6th Vicente Lopez ITT | 2003 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
| 54th Villa Martelli ITT | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,306 |
| Villa Martelli ITT 15th | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| 21st Villa Martelli Open B | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-Pan American Seniors 65 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,206 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcelo Ibar's chess games?
301 games by Marcelo Ibar, 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 Marcelo Ibar has played.
What does Marcelo Ibar play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Marcelo Ibar opens with 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcelo Ibar answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Marcelo Ibar play as White?
As White, Marcelo Ibar's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcelo Ibar play as Black?
As Black, Marcelo Ibar most often plays: Benoni Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Marcelo Ibar's FIDE rating?
Marcelo Ibar is currently rated 2,043 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marcelo Ibar played?
Our database contains 301 games by Marcelo Ibar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 95 wins, 118 draws, 88 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcelo Ibar?
301 games by Marcelo Ibar 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.